Five Stars for England As Carsley Signs Off

Dez Corkhill | Craig Wilkie

18-Nov-24 19:00

Five Stars for England As Carsley Signs Off

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A wave of unbridled optimism swept through Wembley last night as the Three Lions triumphed in commanding fashion, netting five goals against Ireland to secure promotion in the Nations League. In his brief but (somewhat) transformative tenure, departing interim head coach Lee Carsley orchestrated a revitalization of the national squad, boldly introducing fresh talent. His faith in youth was rewarded handsomely, with Curtis Jones and Harwood-Bellis marking their debuts with splendid goals. As England prepares for its next chapter, a new era beckons under the stewardship of Thomas Tuchel, who steps into the role with the formidable task of navigating the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Meanwhile, in other international fixtures, France bested Italy 3-1, surging ahead in Group B as the Azzurri faltered defensively, conceding thrice from set-pieces. Germany delivered an emphatic 7-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Cristiano Ronaldo continued to etch his name in the annals of history, scoring twice in Portugal's 5-1 rout of Poland, setting a new record for the most international wins in men’s football. All that plus matches around the region, here on Just For Kicks.

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