Lee Carsley has taken over as caretaker manager of the England men’s national team following Gareth Southgate’s departure. Like Southgate, Carsley has experience managing the England U21 squad and is known for his innovative and attacking style of play. Carsley has selected a balanced starting lineup for his first game in charge against Ireland, including players like Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Kane. Carsley has also included some bright young talents from his U21 days in the squad.
Ireland, under the management of Heimir Hallgrímsson, also have a new boss. Hallgrímsson has previously managed Iceland and Jamaica and was part of the Iceland team that famously beat England in 2016. The match between England and Ireland promises to be an interesting clash of styles under the new management.
With key players missing and new faces in the lineup, both teams will be looking to impress under their new managers. The game is sure to be full of excitement and tactical intrigue as both teams look to start their new eras on a high note. The match between England and Ireland will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike as they look to see how the teams adapt to the changes in leadership.
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