England’s new interim manager has suggested he will not sing the national anthem when he leads the Three Lions out against the Republic of Ireland this weekend.
Birmingham-born Lee Carsley, 50, told reporters he “never” sang national anthems during his playing and managerial careers, be it when coaching the England Under-21s or starring for the Republic of Ireland.Carsley will lead the England national team for the first time on Saturday as they take on the Republic of Ireland, the country he made 40 appearances for as a player.Despite his connections to the England national team, the interim manager has hinted he will not sing God Save The King.
Carsley won’t be the first England manager to avoid singing the anthem, however, with former coach Fabio Capello deciding against it.“I won’t sing the national anthem because I feel it is wrong to sing another country’s anthem,” the Italian said at the time.“I do get goosebumps when I hear it though.”Southgate, England's most successful manager of modern times, resigned after leading the Three Lions to the final of Euro 2024 and Euro 2020, as well as the semi-final of World Cup 2018.
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