Lee Carsley: England U21 boss not interested in Republic of Ireland head coach role, Football News
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England U21 boss Lee Carsley has turned down the opportunity to become the next senior Republic of Ireland manager; Carsley was on Irelands shortlist of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny; he won 40 caps for Republic of Ireland from 1997-2008
England U21 boss Lee Carsley has turned down the opportunity to become the next senior Republic of Ireland manager, Sky Sports News understands.
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