Lee Carsley expressed surprise at the public perception of him potentially taking the England managerial role permanently, stating clearly that his aim is to return to the Under-21s after his interim duties. He remarked, 'I was quite surprised after the last camp in terms of [reading] the job is mine and it is mine to lose and all the rest of it. My remit has been clear. I'm doing three camps. There's three games left and then hopefully I'll be going back to the Under-21s. It has had almost no impact.'
Commenting on the lack of a designated striker in the recent match, Carsley acknowledged the difficulties this caused for the England team as they succumbed to Greece. He pointed out, 'I said at the start I wouldn't rule myself in or out, that's still the case. I'm more than comfortable in my position. The remit was clear. I'm comfortable and confident with that.' His reflections illustrate his awareness of the intense pressures of the England role.
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