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Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has backed England's under-21 coach Lee Carsley to replace Gareth Southgate, who recently resigned as the national team head coach. Carsley has already made a name for himself with his impressive resume, which includes leading the under-21 side to Euro Championship glory.
Elliott has often played under Carsley, making 20 appearances and partaking in their Euro win in 2023. He believes that the coach can take the next step to the senior national team, with the Three Lions gearing up for the 2026 World Cup.
Speaking about Carsley potentially getting the job, the Liverpool midfielder said (via Daily Mail):
"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. 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)."
Elliot would also not mind the opportunity of getting a promotion to the first team, having played regularly under Carsley. He added:
"Of course I want to be there. But they have their certain ways and their players that they monitor and that they want to pick and that’s just what they do."
It wouldn't be the first time that a coach has been promoted from the under-21 position to lead the first team. This notably happened with Southgate, who eventually led the Three Lions to two consecutive Euro finals before deciding to resign from the post.
Carsley will be taking on a rather strenuous role if he is appointed as the England manager. England are currently still waiting for an international trophy, with their last being the 1966 World Cup.
Harvey Elliot completes five years at Liverpool
While Harvey Elliot is hopeful for an emergence into the England first team, he has had no issues getting into Liverpool's first team. He joined the Reds on 28 July 2019, initially playing for their Under-21 side, but soon broke into the first team as teenager.
Last season, he played 34 Premier League games for Liverpool, appearing in 53 games across all competitions. He spoke about his five-year anniversary in a conversation with the club website (via Tribal Football):
"Wow, it's gone very quick! It's been five unbelievable years and hopefully many more to come... I've been here five years on Sunday and I feel like throughout those five years I've always had those players around me to look after me, to take me under their wing and give me pointers."
The versatile player broke into the Liverpool first team under Jurgen Klopp, who left Anfield this summer after nine years. The 21-year-old midfielder will be looking to impress under new manager Arne Slot.
