U21s success would boost British coaches – Carsley

Lee Carsley, England’s under-21 manager, thinks that improving the reputation of British coaches after Spain defeats them at Euro 2025.

The Young Lions coach says reaching the semi-finals will do just that and improve the chances of homegrown coaches.

On Saturday night in Trnava, Slovakia, they take on Spain in the quarter-finals, hoping to reclaim the title Carsley led them to two years ago.

Santi Denia, the manager of Spain, wants to help his nation reach its fifth successive semi-final at under-21 level, but Carsley thinks victory would demonstrate what British coaches can accomplish.

Carsley, who signed a new agreement to carry him through to Euro 2027 before the tournament, said, “It’s a great chance for us to improve our reputation.”

“We talk about British coaches getting more opportunities, and it helps not just myself but British coaches in general if a British coach can compete against a Spanish coach and the team can perform really well.”

Although I’m not sure if I’m flying the flag, it’s important that when kids watch the under-21s at home, they’re excited about their performance.

Because you know what we’ve done in the past has resulted in this position, we want to see real attacking football and aggressive football.