Lee Carsley says the England national team “deserves a world class coach that’s won trophies” after being questioned about whether he wants the job on a permanent basis.
Carsley is currently in interim charge of the team following the departure of Gareth Southgate and led England to a 3-1 Nations League win over Finland following defeat to Greece earlier in the week.
Some reports have claimed Carsley is not interested in the full-time role but asked about his future, the 50-year-old told ITV: “People are always going to try and put their chips on one side. I’m totally in the middle. My bosses have made it totally clear what they need from me.
“This job deserves a world class coach that’s won trophies and been there and done it, and I’m still on the path to doing that.
“I know I keep saying the same thing but my remit was to do six games. I’m really happy with that and it’s a privileged position that I’m in.
“I’m really enjoying it. I didn’t enjoy it for the last two days, it was hard work. I’m just not used to losing in an England team and I don’t take losing very well.”
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