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Tuesday | August 05

Former Sheffield United coach Lee Carsley is ready for the England job, according to Liverpool star Harvey Elliott.

Among the young talents Carsley has nurtured is Elliott, who has been a key figure for the under-21s as he works towards a senior breakthrough. When asked if Carsley was ready to lead the senior team, Ellliott gave an emphatic answer.

As reported by Mail Online, he said: “Absolutely. Lee is an unbelievable manager and an unbelievable guy. He is ready to step up. There have been a lot of big clubs sniffing around him and that is credit to himself and his coaching.

Harvey Elliott believes Lee Carsley is ready to manage England. Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesHarvey Elliott believes Lee Carsley is ready to manage England. Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Harvey Elliott believes Lee Carsley is ready to manage England. Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

“Whenever I step on the pitch for England I just have freedom to enjoy my football. I feel like he is ready. They are conversations for them (at the FA).”