Lee Carsley is vowing to unleash an attacking approach against Greece as he aims to make amends for his previous Wembley setback.
Having faced the ire of fans and pundits alike following England’s shocking defeat to Greece last month, the interim manager is determined to steer his side to victory. Despite his gamble of fielding a star-studded lineup featuring Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden backfiring spectacularly, Carsley is ready to throw caution to the wind once again.
“My selection will undoubtedly lean towards an attacking philosophy,” Carsley declared. “It’s a reflection of my coaching style and the mentality I want to instill in the players. Our mission is clear: we need to score goals, and hopefully, the plan works out in our favor.”
With England’s previous outing against Greece ending in disappointment, Carsley is keen to rectify that result this time around. “This match presents us with a golden opportunity to make things right,” he acknowledged. “It’s easy to harbor regrets post-match; however, I remain steadfast in my belief that we must try different tactics to succeed. I study Football continuously, and I see players thrive in adapting to various styles. Therefore, I stand by my decision to experiment last time, even if the goals we conceded were incredibly disappointing.”
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Unfortunately, this time around, Carsley will have to cope without Palmer, Saka, and Foden, but he is optimistic about Gordon’s inclusion alongside Bellingham, who will be pivotal if England is to triumph in a hostile Athens atmosphere. Additionally, this match serves as a stage for the squad to impress incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel, who will officially take the reins on January 1st.
“This is a chance for us to showcase what we’ve been working on ahead of Tuchel’s arrival,” Carsley explained. “Performance is paramount, especially against a formidable Greek side. I’ve managed four games as senior England boss, with three wins and just one loss. I believe that these results do not fully represent my capabilities or two decades of coaching experience. It’s crucial for the team’s success, but personally, I consider myself secondary to the squad. Dodging criticism has always been part of my role, and while warranted after our last game, I’ve found it to be a privilege to lead this team. Let’s hope to end on a high note.”
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