Lee Carsley signs new contract to stay England Under-21s head coach
The new deal will take him through to the end of the 2027 European Under-21 Championship, the Football Association (FA) said, and comes on the eve of the 2025 tournament.
England, defending champions from 2023, face Czechia, Slovenia and Germany in the group stage in Slovakia.
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'I'm delighted to extend my time with the FA,' Carsley said. 'It's a privilege to have the opportunity to work with a young, talented group and help develop them on the international stage.
'While the future is exciting, our immediate priority is this summer's UEFA Under-21 Euros in Slovakia as we attempt to emulate the achievement of Dave Sexton's teams in 1982 and 1984.'
"An easy decision." ✅
Hear from Lee Carsley on his new deal at The @FA as he prepares to lead the #YoungLions at this month's #U21EURO finals. pic.twitter.com/KgIm2jTt7l
— England (@England) June 4, 2025
Carsley stepped up to take over the senior side last autumn following Gareth Southgate's exit as manager after Euro 2024.
He took charge for six games, with England winning five them including away victories at the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Greece.
Thomas Tuchel eventually took over the senior team with Carsley previously indicating he had not applied for the position on a permanent basis.
Carsley began his coaching career with roles at Coventry City, Sheffield United, Brentford, Manchester City and Birmingham City before stepping into the national setup with the Under-20s side in 2020.
He replaced Aidy Boothroyd at Under-21 level in 2021 and has earned widespread praise for both the results and the style of football he has implemented with the younger generation of players.
Carsley made 340 top-flight appearances as a player and won 40 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, including playing at the 2002 World Cup.
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