Lee Carsley could become England's full-time manager with a few good results, claims Alan Shearer.
Carsley is the Three Lions' interim boss after previous manager Gareth Southgate departed the side following Euro 2024, leading to speculation about who would take over the permanent job. While many pundits are hoping for a high-profile name to fill the position, Shearer believes Carsley has the chance to make the job his own.
Pointing to the recent success of another European side, Shearer noted that there is precedent for Carsley to make the step up from the youth coaching ranks to the full national team.
"It’s an unbelievable opportunity for Lee Carsley," Shearer told Betfair. "We’ve seen it happen with Spain and Luis de la Fuente, it might have been underwhelming when he was appointed the Spanish manager, but with his success in the youth teams, it then worked for them in the Euros too.
"They were the best team, and they played the best football. There’s no guarantee of success if you go out and get a big-name manager either, so this is a great opportunity for Lee.
"He knows a lot of the players; he’s brought some fresh players into the squad to liven things up a bit too. If he wins the first few games, then the job could well be his. It’s an incredible opportunity for him."
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