Lee Carsley says England “have all the tools” to win the World Cup in 2026, as he prepares to hand the team over to Thomas Tuchel. Carsley hopes to debrief with Tuchel before the new England manager formally takes over on January 1,

Sunday's 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland ended Lee Carsley's interim spell in charge of England, with Thomas Tuchel due to patrol the dugout the next time the Three Lions take to the field in March.

Victory at the World Cup is the target and England have the talent - can the incoming manager align them to do so?

Lee Carsley's brief spell in charge of England saw several youngsters thrust into the limelight, and after most took their chance impressively can they stay in the team?

Lee Carsley’s interim spell as England manager ended with a 5-0 win over Republic of Ireland to earn Nations League promotion back to League A; Carsley introduced a batch of new faces and reintegrated others - but who were the winners and losers from his reign?

Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, will assume his role on January 1, tasked with guiding England to World Cup triumph in 2026. Tuchel has won plenty in his managerial career so far, including the Champions League during his tenure at Chelsea, and he will inherit one of England’s most gifted generations.

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim coach Lee Carsley said. Carsley's six-game stint in charge of England ended with Sunday's 5-0 win over Ireland that secured promotion to the Nations League's top tier.

Lee Carsley believes England and new manager Thomas Tuchel are in "a good position" to win the 2026 World Cup.