Carsley believes he is in charge of the national team through until Christmas but his squad selections indicate long-term planning

Lee Carsley believes Jadon Sancho has 'huge potential' to return to the England squad after securing a successful summer move to Chelsea. Sancho, who fell out of favour at Manchester United after a public dispute with manager Erik ten Hag,

Perhaps it’s the lack of jeopardy, a sense of working without being judged that is easing Lee Carsley towards a permanent parking space at St George’s Park. The temporary England head coach hosted his squad announcement with an air of a man increasingly at ease.