Lee Carsley has revealed that his only communication with incoming England head coach Thomas Tuchel has been a brief exchange of messages, rather than a phone call. Carsley, 50, is taking interim charge of England for the last time this month,

Lee Carsley insisted that his final England squad selection was not made with Thomas Tuchel in mind, but his decision to promote Lewis Hall could well benefit his successor.

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is yet to speak with incoming permanent head coach Thomas Tuchel, revealing the pair have only exchanged text messages. Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last month but does not begin work until January 1, with Carsley continuing in his caretaker role.

Incoming England head coach Thomas Tuchel had no say in naming the latest squad, according to interim boss Lee Carsley, who has called up uncapped trio Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Hall and Curtis Jones for the games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Interim England boss Lee Carsley has said that the country's coaches "need opportunity" to manage teams at the highest level.

Thomes Tuchel was unveiled as England boss last month but the FA announced he would not be taking over until January 1, with Carsley allowed to continue in the role until after the Nations League camp

Carsley has summoned 26 players to St George's Park for his final selection, including uncapped youngsters and injury doubts, and here, Sports Mole looks at the winners and losers from November's squad.

The interim England manager Lee Carsley says he was not aware when he took charge of the team’s Nations League game against Greece at Wembley that Thomas Tuchel had already agreed his contract with the Football Association two days’ earlier.