The interim England manager caused a media stir by not singing the national anthem before Saturday's game
Former England and Everton striker Gary Lineker has shared his dismay at the ongoing debate surrounding Lee Carsley and the national anthem. Carsley, the current England interim head coach and ex-Republic of Ireland international, did not sing God Save the King before his first game in charge on Saturday. Carsley, also a former Blues player, has stepped into the role to replace Gareth Southgate and got off to a winning start on Saturday.
It's something I am really respectful of.' Reflecting on the criticism that has come Carsley's way from some quarters, Lineker said on The Rest is Football podcast that the anger has been bizarre. 'Crikey, they do like to stir things up, don't they?' the Match of the Day host said of the media backlash. 'I find it bonkers. I remember some players didn't sing because they're too shy. I used to kind of sing a bit but not too loud because my voice is terrible.
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