Manchester City’s Rico Lewis has thrown his backing behind Lee Carsley replacing Gareth Southgate as England manager.
Lewis, who has made five Under-21 appearances under Carsley, was given senior recognition by Southgate last season but then missed out on the European Championship squad.
Carsley – up against the likes of Eddie Howe, Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino for the job - is a popular figure among England’s younger contingent.
‘He’s a great coach, especially with his man managing,’ Lewis said. ‘What he says, every time I go with them, is that he wants to play that exciting football.