Lee Carsley vows to take an attacking approach against Greece as they look to make amends after their previous setback at Wembley.
Having faced anger from fans and pundits following England’s shock defeat to Greece last month, the caretaker boss is determined to guide his side to victory. Despite his bold choice to field a star-studded team featuring Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden, which ended in spectacular failure, Carsley is ready to take risks again.
“My selection will definitely lean toward an offensive philosophy,” Carsley said. “It’s a reflection of my coaching style and the mentality I want to instil in the players. Our mission is clear: we have to score goals, and let’s hope the plan works in our favor.”
With England’s previous encounter against Greece ending in disappointment, Carsley is keen to put that result right this time around. “This match gives us a great opportunity to put things right,” he admitted. “It’s easy to have regrets after the match; however, I remain convinced that we must try different tactics to succeed. I study Football constantly, and I see players flourish by adapting to various styles. Therefore, I stand by my decision to experiment last time, even though the goals we conceded were incredibly disappointing.”
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Unfortunately, this time around, Carsley will be without Palmer, Saka and Foden, but he is optimistic that Gordon’s inclusion alongside Bellingham will be vital if England are to triumph in a hostile atmosphere in Athens. Additionally, this match serves as a stage for the team to impress new head coach Thomas Tuchel, who will officially take the reins on January 1.
“It’s a chance for us to show what we worked on before Tuchel arrived,” Carsley explained. “Performance is everything, especially against a formidable Greek team. I have been in charge of four games as England manager, winning three and losing just once. I believe these results do not fully reflect my abilities nor my two Decades of coaching experience This is crucial to the team’s success, but personally, I consider myself secondary to the team. Avoiding criticism has always been part of my role, and while it is justified. after our last match, I consider it a privilege to lead this team Hopefully we will end on a positive note.”
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