An interim reign that culminated in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland has been a voyage into the unknown for a European champion, with the Under-21s, but whose only previous senior managerial experience came in caretaker charge of Coventry and Birmingham.

England have won promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League after Lee Carsley steered them to five wins out of six before handing over the reins to incoming successor Thomas Tuchel

Carsley steered the Three Lions to promotion back into the top tier of the Nations League after winning five of his six matches in charge.

Interim boss Lee Carsley signed off in style as England capitalised on Liam Scales' sending off in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland that sealed promotion back to the Nations League top tier.

England’s night of firsts reveals true value of Lee Carsley’s tenure - England 5-0 Republic of Ireland: The interim manager secured promotion to the top tier of the Nations League, as four players sco