- Carsley has vowed to field a more conventional lineup
- Carsley acknowledged the importance of trying different formations
- Carsley defended his team selection against Greece
England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, has vowed to field a more conventional lineup when his side faces Finland in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday.
The experiment of playing five attackers without a designated striker backfired in England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday.
With the return of Harry Kane, who missed the Greece game due to injury, Carsley is expected to revert to a more traditional attacking setup.
Kane, who has been instrumental for England in recent years, is poised to lead the line after scoring in their 2-0 victory over Finland last month.
Carsley acknowledged the importance of trying different formations but indicated that a more conventional approach would be more suitable for Sunday’s match.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Carsley defended his team selection against Greece and dismissed the criticism he has received. He emphasized the need to experiment and innovate in order to break England’s long-standing trophy drought.
Jack Grealish, who has been impressive under Carsley’s leadership, is also expected to return to the squad after missing the Greece game due to injury. However, Bukayo Saka and Curtis Jones have withdrawn from the team due to injuries and personal commitments, respectively.
