LEE CARSLEY has confirmed that he did not apply for the England job.
The interim coach has overseen three games for the Three Lions since Gareth Southgate stepped down after Euro 2024.
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The FA closed applications for the role on August 2 as they searched for Southgate’s successor.
Carsley was appointed as the interim coach seven days later.
However, he had revealed that he did not send a formal application for the role.
He said: “I didn’t apply for it.
“Because hopefully… I have been doing the Under-21s and I am really happy with my job.
“I am an employee of the FA and I was asked to take the senior team which is a privilege, it was the proudest moment of my career.
“I am really honoured with the chance to manage the senior team.
“I am in a really fortunate position in that I am on the inside and I can see how much potential this team’s got.
“It is one of the best jobs in world football. There aren’t many jobs where you’ve got a chance of winning.
“I believe the coach that comes in has got a really good chance of winning and we deserve the best one that’s out there.”
The revelation follows his comments in which he suggested he was “hopefully” returning to his role with the Under 21s.
Carsley has since clarified his statement and suggested that he and his team are aiming to be in a “good position” after their three camps with the senior team.
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