An interim reign that culminated in a 5-0 thrashing of the Republic of Ireland has been a voyage into the unknown for a European champion, with the Under-21s, but whose only previous senior managerial experience came in caretaker charge of Coventry and Birmingham.

Some England fans felt two players aimed a dig at Gareth Southgate on the back of Lee Carsley's final match in charge as interim boss. The Three Lions were back in UEFA Nations League action on Sunday evening as they welcomed the Republic of Ireland to Wembley.

Lee Carsley has opened the door to the possibility of applying for the England manager’s position after Thomas Tuchel has left. Sunday’s Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland is Carsley’s last of six matches as England’s interim manager.

England's interim boss Lee Carsley has told Thomas Tuchel that he will face a tough job picking his squad from the pool of players available.