Lee Carsley is reportedly being backed as the 'long-term successor' to take over from Stephen Kenny as the next Republic of Ireland manager.
According to the Telegraph, the England U21 manager is currently 'not in the running to take over from Gareth Southgate', should the Three Lions manager resign from his position.
Carsley, who has previously worked as an assistant manager at Manchester City and a caretaker manager at Birmingham City, has risen through the ranks at St George's park, previously managing the U20s side before becoming the U21s coach in 2021.