England's Taylor Harwood-Bellis stands with interim manager Lee Carsley before being brought on as a substitute during the match against Ireland. — Reuters
Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools necessary to win the 2026 World Cup, but finding the right balance for the team will be crucial, according to interim coach Lee Carsley. Carsley's six-game tenure in charge of England concluded with a 5-0 victory over Ireland on Sunday, securing promotion to the Nations League's top tier. German Tuchel, who previously managed Paris St Germain, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, was appointed last month and will assume control in January. Former manager Gareth Southgate led England to a World Cup semifinal in 2018, but Carsley believes Tuchel can achieve ultimate success in 2026 at the tournament in North America. England has not won the World Cup, or any other major trophy, since 1966.
"I believe we are in a strong position to achieve that," the 50-year-old told British media. "We possess the talent to do it." Carsley, who is returning to his role as manager of the under 21 side, handed out eight debuts during his interim period, including those of Curtis Jones and Noni Madueke.
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