The man behind the England manager, by those who know him best - Mikel Arteta and David Moyes among those to praise ex-Under-21s boss as he auditions for the full-time Three Lions job

Lee Carsley is no longer the favourite to be the next England manager after his side slumped to a dismal defeat against Greece last night. Gareth Southgate ’s temporary successor began his reign with September wins against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, but things went dramatically awry in Thursday’s Nations League clash.

LEE CARSLEY has all but confirmed he DOESN’T want the England job on a permanent basis. The 50-year-old has been in temporary charge of the Three Lions since Gareth Southgate quit the role