Lee Carsley admits ‘relief’ after handing England job to Thomas Tuchel - Carsley has had his ups and downs during a three-camp caretaker stint with England’s senior set-up but finished by securing Nat

Lee Carsley says England “have all the tools” to win the World Cup in 2026, as he prepares to hand the team over to Thomas Tuchel. Carsley hopes to debrief with Tuchel before the new England manager formally takes over on January 1,

Sunday’s Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland is Carsley’s last of six matches as England’s interim manager. On January 1, former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Tuchel replaces Carsley to become Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor.

Victory at the World Cup is the target and England have the talent – can the incoming manager align them to do so?

Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, will assume his role on January 1, tasked with guiding England to World Cup triumph in 2026. Tuchel has won plenty in his managerial career so far, including the Champions League during his tenure at Chelsea, and he will inherit one of England’s most gifted generations.

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim coach Lee Carsley said. Carsley's six-game stint in charge of England ended with Sunday's 5-0 win over Ireland that secured promotion to the Nations League's top tier.

Lee Carsley believes England and new manager Thomas Tuchel are in "a good position" to win the 2026 World Cup.