Lee Carsley remains the frontrunner for the permanent England job after seeing his side claim a win over Finland, with the interim boss aldready solving one of Gareth Southgate's long-running issues

Lee Carsley has revealed that he did not formally apply to become the next England manager after Gareth Southgate’s resignation. The Football Association (FA) advertised for a new manager on July 19 with a closing date of August 2.

England have a list of four football managers they’d like to appoint after learning that Lee Carsley has snubbed the role on a full-time basis. Interim Three Lions boss Carsley does not wish to be the new permanent England manager,