Lee Carsley: England U21 boss takes over senior team on interim basis Getty Images Lee Carsley has been named interim England manager for the upcoming Nations League matches in September following the departure of Gareth Southgate. Carsley, 50, transitions from his role as England Under-21 manager to step in for Southgate, who resigned following England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final last month. A former Premier League midfielder with stints at Derby and Everton, Carsley has a wealth of experience in football management. He has previously managed Coventry, Brentford, and Birmingham on a caretaker basis before taking over as England Under-20 coach in 2020. With his deep understanding of the players and the international football cycle, Carsley aims to provide continuity and focus on securing promotion in the UEFA Nations League.