Interim England boss Lee Carsley is focused on getting the job done by sealing Nations League promotion with victory against the Republic of Ireland in his final match before handing over to Thomas Tuchel.

Lee Carsley has confirmed whether Harry Kane will start England’s all-important Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Three Lions host the Boys in Green at Wembley, knowing that victory will guarantee promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League.

Lee Carsley has insisted that he “definitely didn’t drop” Harry Kane, and reiterated that England’s captain will return to the starting line-up against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Carsley made the brave decision to play Ollie Watkins ahead of Kane for Thursday night’s 3-0 win in Greece,

Lee Carsley has confirmed Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has left the England camp ahead of the Nations League clash with Ireland due to the injury sustained in Thursday's win over Greece.

England captain Harry Kane only appeared off the bench away to Greece in midweek but will start his country's final Nations League group game against Ireland on Sunday, interim-manager Lee Carsley has said before his last match in charge.

Harry Kane has said that England’s senior players know that the team culture can be lost quickly if they are “not careful”. The 31-year-old was speaking for the first time since his eye-catching interview this week where he reminded his team-mates of the importance of reporting for England duty this month.

England captain Harry Kane only appeared off the bench away to Greece in midweek but will start his country's final Nations League group game against Ireland on Sunday, interim-manager Lee Carsley has said before his last match in charge.