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 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland ended Lee Carsley's interim spell in charge of England, with Thomas Tuchel due to patrol the dugout the next time the Three Lions take to the field in

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

Interim England boss Lee Carsley named eight debutants over the course of his six games in charge, some of whom could become regulars under Thomas Tuchel

Interim England boss Lee Carsley will hold a full debrief with incoming chief Thomas Tuchel before the German officially takes charge of the Three Lions on January 1

The 5-0 loss sends the Republic of Ireland into the relegation play-offs, while England have returned to League A - with teams including France, Spain and Italy.

Lee Carsley has insisted that he “definitely didn’t drop” Harry Kane, and reiterated that England’s captain will return to the starting line-up against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Carsley made the brave decision to play Ollie Watkins ahead of Kane for Thursday night’s 3-0 win in Greece,

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.