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      Lee Carsley tipped to land shock Premier League management job once Thomas Tuchel takes over as England boss

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      LEE CARSLEY has sensationally been tipped to manage a Premier League club once Thomas Tuchel officially takes charge of England.Carsley, 50, has been in temporary charge of England since Gareth Southgate’s resignation in July and has guided the Three Lions to three wins and one defeat during his brief reign.Lee Carsley has been in temporary charge of England since Gareth Southgate’s resignation in JulyCredit: GETTYCarsley, 50, is set to return to his role as Under-21s manager once Thomas Tuchel takes charge on January 1Credit: GETTYThe former midfielder has been tipped to take charge of former club BrentfordCredit: GETTYBut the Under-21s chief stunningly ruled himself out of the running to permanently replace Southgate before it was announced that Tuchel would officially become the nation’s 20th manager on January 1.Carsley is set to return to his previous role once Tuchel takes charge, although SunSport columnist Troy Deeney reckons he’d be a perfect fit for former club Brentford.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “I think where Lee could come in at a different angle is that I don’t think his expectation would be that he gets the top four job straight away.”Gareth Southgate, it was like Man United was where he was coming in. That was his entry point.READ MORE ON CARSLEY”I think Lee would be great at Brentford where he’s worked before.”Carsley worked at Brentford back in 2014, heading up their development squad before he was made interim manager after Marinus Dijjhuzen’s departure.He won five of his ten matches in charge of the Bees before Dean Smith took permanent charge of the West Londoners.Carsley was on the receiving end of plenty of criticism last month after England’s shock Nations League defeat to Greece.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSouthgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024But Deeney has defended the interim boss by saying: “I think he’s tried.”He’s tried something. He’s helped out.Lee Carsley announces November England squad selection “He could have easily said, no thanks, I’m in with the 21s. I’m going to stay here where it’s nice and safe.”He tried. Boosted his profile. Had a go at some things. And he’s not spoken out of turn.”He’s not put us in a dodgy situation. So I think he’s done really well on such short notice.”Carsley’s managerial credentials will be further tested next Thursday when England travel to Athens to avenge October’s defeat to Greece.They then play Ireland next Sunday at Wembley. More

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      Jack Grealish at centre of club-versus-country row as England call-up leaves Pep Guardiola furious at Lee Carsley

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      JACK GREALISH is at the centre of a club-v-country row over his England call-up.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is fuming with the FA and interim manager Lee Carsley for picking the £100million ace — who has not played since October 20 due to a groin injury.Jack Grealish with Man City boss Pep GuardiolaCredit: ReutersGrealish has been recalled by Lee CarsleyCredit: GettyThree Lions sources insist they were in regular contact with City medics and were assured he was available for the Nations League double-header.Carsley said Grealish, who misses City’s tea-time trip to Brighton today, returned to training this week — but Guardiola hit back: “It’s his decision.“It’s a question for the England manager, I’m not involved. They can select who they want. “All I’d say is the day after Wolves, he was injured — 17 days out and Friday was the first training with the team.READ MORE IN football “He trained 20 minutes. This is the reality. He was in the gym a few minutes, yes, the last two days. But for my team he’s not fit — he cannot play.“They can select who they want. Jack trained and believes he can help, so I’m not the guy to say you cannot go.“All I can say is that over two weeks he didn’t train but the people from England believe he can help. So go.”Guardiola was angry when John Stones played in the March internationals despite fitness fears.Most read in FootballSouthgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNow he is on a collision course with the FA again ahead of next week’s Greece and Republic of Ireland clashes.Pep is also unimpressed Grealish, 29, wants to go.Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 as he’s made to regret wager within seconds during England clashHe said: “Have I spoken to him? Yes. He said, ‘I want to go to the national team’. Am I surprised? No.”Asked if it could help the forward get fit for a busy couple of months, Guardiola said: “Maybe. The manager from the UK will know better.“Our medical department haven’t told me they spoke with them.”But FA sources last night insisted there had been dialogue with City about Grealish’s availability before Thursday’s squad announcement.Guardiola also indicated he will not be signing a new deal in the international break.The last two times he has extended his stay, he has done so in November.But Pep said: “I said many times, I won’t talk about it. When it happens, it will happen.” More

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      Lee Carsley reveals incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel hasn’t said a word to him and knew NOTHING about appointment

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      LEE CARSLEY is yet to speak to new England manager Thomas Tuchel.Interim boss Carsley named his squad for next week’s Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.England interim boss Lee Carsley claims he hasn’t had a proper talk with new manager Thomas TuchelCredit: GettyTuchel will take over as England manager on January 1Yet bizarrely, Tuchel — who was named as Three Lions boss last month and will take over on January 1 — has NOT had a conversation with the man he will replace.Carsley said: “I sent a text  to him which was ‘congratulations’ and he said ‘good luck for the window and look forward to meeting up’.“He is fully respectful that I am in charge at  the moment.“That is the priority. I do not feel hard done by or shunned.Read More on Football“If anything I look forward to hopefully creating a situation where we can hand over a healthy squad of players to the new coach.”Carsley stressed Tuchel’s impressive CV, having won the Champions League with Chelsea and league titles with Paris Saint-Germain, is a huge benefit.He said: “A track record of winning was definitely in the job description.“The fact we have got that person really helps because there is going to be a stage during the next 18 months where that experience is going to be crucial, in those big moments in the big games.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I am not saying we did not have that in the past but having that in the locker, that he has done that, definitely helps.”England travel to Greece on Thursday and the Three Lions are at home to the Republic of Ireland three days later.Lee Carsley announces November England squad selection Carsley has handed first call-ups to Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall.He will be hoping the team repairs the damage from last month’s shock 2-1 home defeat by the Greeks when England started without a recognised striker. Asked whether he picked this squad with Tuchel in mind, Carsley answered: “No. I am quite selfish in that respect. I picked the squad which I think can beat Greece and the Republic of Ireland. I definitely want to attack.“It was a really tough night after Greece. I am not sure what I would have changed. I know you are saying ‘just play a centre-forward’ but I wanted to try something different.“I have tried to pick players I think have a future in terms of longevity as the World Cup is 18 months away and the more players we have to pick from, who have been in the camp and played in a pressurised game, is a big thing.”Southgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024 More

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      Declan Rice suffers broken toe but still plans to play for Arsenal and England after being named in Lee Carsley’s squad

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      DECLAN RICE is ready to play through the pain barrier for Arsenal and England with a BROKEN TOE.The Gunners midfielder suffered the injury during the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park last weekend – still managing to complete the full 90 minutes.Declan Rice suffered the injury against Newcastle last SaturdayCredit: RexThe Gunners lost 1-0 at Inter Milan in Rice’s absence last nightCredit: ReutersHe then stayed home for the side’s mid-week Champions League trip – losing 1-0 to Inter Milan – with boss Mikel Arteta admitting the player was struggling to put his boot on.But SunSport understands that Rice, 25, WILL be able to start against Chelsea on Sunday before joining up with the Lee Carsley’s England camp 24 hours later.The Three Lions face Greece on November 14 and the Republic of Ireland on November 17 in the upcoming Nations League internationals.And should Rice come through the trip to Stamford Bridge unscathed, he will be in contention to start both outings for his country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRice has started all but one of Arsenal’s Prem fixtures so far this term, his only absence coming via a suspension after getting sent off against Brighton on August 31.And he has missed a total of three games in all competitions – rested for the Carabao Cup fourth round trip to Preston on October 30 before sitting out of the Inter trip.And when he does start, Rice usually completes the entire 90 minutes – subbed off in just one of his last 10 games in all competitions for Arsenal.Rice also played the entirety of England’s September wins over Republic of Ireland and Finland, as well as last month’s 2-1 loss to Greece before featuring for 85 minutes in the 3-1 win away in Finland on October 13.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta will be desperate to have Rice involved with Arsenal currently on a poor run of form that has seen them drop to fifth in the Prem – seven points off leaders Liverpool.Arsenal’s woeful early-season injury record appears to be clearing up, with skipper Martin Odegaard expected to return against Chelsea after a near-three month spell out with ankle ligament issues.SunSport’s Charlie Wyett runs the rule over England’s squad after two players are given first call-upMikel Merino should also shake off a knock that forced him off at half time at the San Siro having been PUNCHED in the head by Inter keeper Yann Sommer in the first half.Merino, 28, conceded the crucial penalty against Inter, being penalised for handball on the stroke of half-time.Edu’s 35 signings rankedEDU oversaw the arrival of 35 players during his time at the club.Some worked out better than others.Here, SunSport ranks them from worst to best…35. Nicolas Pepe (£72m)34. Willian (Free)33. David Luiz (£8m)32. Runar Alex Runarsson (£2m)31. Mat Ryan (Loan)30. Fabio Vieira (£34m)29. Neto (Loan)28. Marquinhos (£3m)27. Nuno Tavares (£8m)26. Matt Turner (£5m)25. Cedric Soares (Free)24. Albert Sambi Lokonga (£17m)23. Pablo Mari (£5m)22. Dani Ceballos (Loan)21. Raheem Sterling (Loan)20. Jakub Kiwior (£17m)19. Jorginho (£12m)18. Riccardo Calafiori (£42m)17. Kieran Tierney (£25m)16. Takehiro Tomiyasu (£20m)15. Mikel Merino (£28m)14. Aaron Ramsdale (£24m)13. Oleksandr Zinchenko (£30m)12. Gabriel Jesus (£45m)11. Kai Havertz (£65m)10. Jurrien Timber (£38m)9. Gabriel Martinelli (£6m)8. David Raya (£27m)7. Leandro Trossard (£20m)6. Thomas Partey (£45m)5. Ben White (£50m)4. Gabriel Magalhaes (£27m)3. Declan Rice (£105m)2. William Saliba (£27m)1. Martin Odegaard (£30m)Click here to read more Arsenal stories. More

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      Lee Carsley reveals classy message to Thomas Tuchel and says new England manager has NO influence on his squad

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      LEE CARSLEY sent Thomas Tuchel a classy message after he was announced as England’s new manager.The interim boss will take charge of his final two matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next week.Lee Carsley congratulated Thomas Tuchel on landing the England jobCredit: GettyThomas Tuchel starts as England boss on January 1As Carsley’s time at the helm comes to an end, he said: “I have really enjoyed it. It has been a massive honour to be given this opportunity.”The 50-year-old was then asked if he had spoken to Tuchel, revealing he sent a classy message to the German after his unveiling.Carsley said: “I have only messaged him on text and congratulated him.”On his time as England boss, he added: “I still see this as a massive privilege. I have really enjoyed it. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It has been a massive honour to be given this opportunity. We have shown we are capable of doing it.”My focus was always on the games. People know how tough the job is without worrying about outside influences.”Carsley announced his squad for the games versus Greece and Ireland today, calling-up three uncapped players in Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Hall and Curtis Jones.It is the first time the Southampton and Newcastle defenders have been named in a senior England team after both starred for Carsley during his time as Under-21s gaffer.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLiverpool midfielder Jones was called-up last time but withdrew due to personal matters.On the squad’s new additions, Carsley said: “He [Tuchel] had no influence on the squad selection.SunSport’s Charlie Wyett runs the rule over England’s squad after two players are given first call-up”They are both players who have played a lot of minutes this season and players I both know really well.”Taylor is a player I know, an outstanding Under-21s captain. “Lewis is high quality. We have lots of competition at right-back but not the same challenges at left-back.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe DROPPED from France squad as Deschamps explains decision and says ‘it’s better this way’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has been dropped from the France squad after a difficult start to life at Real Madrid.The French captain, 25, missed last month’s internationals through injury but manager Didier Deschamps revealed his “one off” decision was nothing to do with fitness.Kylian Mbappe has been left out of France’s squad for their upcoming internationalsCredit: GettyDidier Deschamps has played down talk of any issue with the Real Madrid superstarCredit: GettyMbappe has struggled to settle in Madrid following his dream free transfer in the summer.The former Paris Saint-Germain man has eight goals in all competitions for the Spanish giants but has gone missing in big games, including in the 4-0 loss to rivals Barcelona and in their midweek defeat to AC Milan.Deschamps held talks with Mbappe who told the manager he wanted to be included in the squad for games against Israel and Italy.But the France boss said: “I’ve had discussions with him, it is a decision that I took for this block of matches only.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s my responsibility to make decisions. I think it’s better that way.”I’m not going to argue.”What I can tell you are these two things. One, that Kylian wanted to come.”And two, it’s not the extra sporting problems that come into play since the presumption of innocence exists and must exist. It’s a one-off choice for this gathering.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe last month dismissed reports in Swedish media linking him to a rape inquiry in the country as “fake news”.His lawyers said he was “stunned” by the reports and they were preparing to hit back with a claim for defamation, according to the BBC.Mbappe is expected to play for Real Madrid when they host Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday.Carlo Ancelotti’s side will return from the international break with a trip to Leganes, before they jet off to England to take on Liverpool in the Champions League.Fans ask ‘why was Mbappe shocked to see the referee?’ as hilarious video emerges during Real Madrid clashThey are nine points adrift of Barcelona in LaLiga with one game in hand.In Europe, they have won two and lost two, leaving them 18th out of 36 teams in the league phase of the Champions League with four games remaining. More

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      England’s last squad before Thomas Tuchel starts announced with Jack Grealish IN and three uncapped players

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      A TRIO of uncapped players are in Lee Carsley’s final England squad before Thomas Tuchel takes over.The Three Lions face Greece away next Thursday before the Republic of Ireland travel to Wembley on Sunday 17 November in the Nations League.Lee Carsley takes charge of his final two games as England boss next weekCredit: GettySouthampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis has earned his first senior call-upCredit: ReutersNewcastle star Lewis Hall has been named in the England squad for the first timeCredit: GettyLiverpool ace Curtis Jones has another chance to win his first capCredit: GettyEngland are in the midst of an injury crisis, with John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo unavailable. Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Jack Grealish have all recently missed club games due to injury but are in the side.Three uncapped players have been called-up in Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Hall and Curtis Jones.Southampton defender Harwood-Bellis, 22, worked with Carsley at Under-21 level and has featured in all ten of the Saints’ Premier League matches this season. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe manager also knows Newcastle star Hall, 20, who comes in amid a shortage of left-backs.Liverpool midfielder Jones, 23, is another with previous ties to Carsley.He was called-up to the last squad but withdrew due to personal reasons.On Harwood-Bellis and Hall joining the team, Carsley said: “They are both players who have played a lot of minutes this season and players I both know really well.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Taylor is a player I know, an outstanding Under-21s captain. “Lewis is high quality. We have lots of competition at right-back but not the same challenges at left-back.”Lee Carsley announces November England squad selection England will be out for revenge against the Greeks after suffering a 2-1 defeat to them last month.Greece have won all four of their Nations League matches this season and are top on 12 points.England have nine points and this means Carsley’s side must win by two or more goals in Athens to boost their chances of topping Group B2 to avoid a play-off.If teams finish level on points then head-to-head is the first criteria Uefa use to decide who is ahead.The games against Greece and Ireland will be Carsley’s final two matches in charge before Tuchel starts his job on January 1.Tuchel has had no say on this squad selection but will be watching both games with an eagle-eye. Ahead of stepping aside, Carsley said: “I have really enjoyed it. It has been a massive honour to be given this opportunity. READ MORE SUN STORIES”My focus was always on the games. People know how tough the job is without worrying about outside influences.”On welcoming Tuchel, he added: “I have only messaged him on text and congratulated him.”Jack Grealish is in the squad despite missing recent Man City gamesCredit: EPAANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England job More

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      Germany forced to abruptly remove player from Nations League squad list after realising he was LATVIAN

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      GERMANY were forced to fix their Nations League squad list after accidentally including a player from LATVIA.Helmond Sport loanee Dario Sits was bizarrely named in Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the upcoming international break.Latvia international Dario Sits was mistakenly named in Germany’s latest Nations League squadBut the 20-year-old is not German – he’s actually from a land nearly 721 miles away.Sits’ name was quickly removed after Germany realised their strange faux pas.The federation blamed a technical error in the database.Sits made his debut for Latvia last month and the closest he’s come to the German national team was when he played against their U21s in 2022.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe young forward stars in the Dutch second division, where he’s on loan from Serie A side Parma.Meanwhile, the actual Germany squad contains a few other surprises.Manchester City backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could win his first cap with Barcelona’s Marc-Andr ter Stegen out for the season.Ter Stegen, 32, was forced to undergo knee surgery on his patellar tendon in September.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal forward Kai Havertz and Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala return after missing Germany’s last games with injuries.But Havertz was forced off with a bloodied face in the dying embers of Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.The Gunners’ star was involved in a horrid head collision with an Inter Milan player, leaving him with blood pouring down his face.Germany host Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 16 before travelling to Hungary three days later.And Sits’ Latvia face League C Group Four leaders North Macedonia and Armenia.Havertz left the pitch at San Siro covered in bloodCredit: RexWho are these famous footballers? More