Officially the Gareth Southgate era is over. A new chapter for England began on August 29 2024, when interim manager Lee Carsley named his first squad for two UEFA Nations League games against Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley in September.
Yes, Carsley is an FA man, working within the set-up as coach of the under-21s prior to his appointment, just as Southgate was before he got the job. Yes, he is also only – for now – an interim appointment, while the FA continue their wider search for their next manager.
