Carsley believes he is in charge of the national team through until Christmas but his squad selections indicate long-term planning

My England squads will be more than ‘copy and paste’ selections - The interim boss wants to ensure a call-up to the national team is never taken for granted.

Lee Carsley has opened the door for Jadon Sancho’s return to the England squad after finding a club where he is “loved”. Sancho was frozen out at Manchester United but put himself in the frame for a call-up with his performances for Chelsea,