Carsley makes an early impact

RICE: ADMIRES INTERIM COACH'S ATTACKING APPROACH

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Declan Rice hailed Lee Carsley's "refreshing" debut, as the England interim boss launched a new era by unveiling his commitment to attack in Saturday's 2-0 win against Ireland.

Rice scored England's first goal since the departure of long-serving manager Gareth Southgate when the Arsenal midfielder netted in the first-half of the Nations League opener in Dublin.

Carsley, who led England's Under-21s to European Championship glory last year, is in charge on a temporary basis while the Football Association search for a successor to Southgate.