**With World Cup Aspirations, Will Tuchel Continue with England’s Young Talents?** Eight promising youngsters were handed their debuts by interim manager Lee Carsley, but as Thomas Tuchel takes the reins, he will be eager to make swift progress towards the 2026 World Cup. These players, affectionately dubbed "Lee Carsley’s Kids," each experienced the unforgettable moment of representing England for the first time during Carsley’s six-match tenure. The debutants, in order of their appearances, are Angel Gomes, Morgan Gibbs-White, Noni Madueke, Curtis Jones, Lewis Hall, Morgan Rogers, Tino Livramento, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Carsley, who is set to return to his role managing the England Under-21s, felt confident in giving these young talents a chance. “I did not see it as a gamble,” he remarked following England’s impressive 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Wembley, a win that secured England’s promotion back to the A section of the Nations League. “The most striking aspect of these young players is their mentality. They rise to any challenge presented to them, and we’ve witnessed that firsthand. The real test for them now is to maintain their place in the squad come March.” As Tuchel steps in, the question remains whether he will continue to nurture this new generation of players on the road to the World Cup.

Punkish Carsley makes bold calls and gets them right – is it too late to reach out to Thomas for a conversation? The young England team showcased their flair and confidence as they cruised past Greece under the guidance of interim manager Lee Carsley, leaving many to wonder why he isn’t being considered for the role on a permanent basis. The highlight of the evening in Athens came in the 82nd minute, as England’s youthful squad played with the exuberance of pampered schoolboys, executing intricate twirls and precise one-touch passes. On the right wing, Morgan Gibbs-White, a former player under Carsley’s management in the under-21s, skillfully flicked the ball inside to his teammates in the center. Curtis Jones, another product of Carsley’s under-21 setup, displayed his trademark calmness by letting the ball glide past him before delivering a perfectly executed drag-flick into the far corner of the net. This stunning goal brought the score to 3-0, marking the final significant moment of England’s penultimate match under an interim manager who has emerged as a quiet revolutionary, reminiscent of a Martin Luther in snug lycra tracksuit bottoms.

Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a spectacular free-kick as England secured a victory over Finland, providing much-needed relief for manager Lee Carsley. Following the chaos of the recent defeat to Greece at Wembley, which raised questions about his future in the England setup, this match marked a return to a more stable and positive atmosphere reminiscent of his first camp in September. The game against Finland, who have struggled in this Nations League group, was relatively straightforward for England. While they may not have dazzled, the team did enough to push the disappointing Greece loss further into the past. With this win, Carsley has now achieved three victories in four matches, adding to earlier wins against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin and Finland at Wembley.