Victory at Wembley in Carsley's final game in charge will confirm England's return to League A at the first attempt, before the Under-21 Euros-winning boss steps back down to youth level and hands the reins over to Thomas Tuchel, whose first match at the helm could be a Nations League promotion playoff if England fall short this weekend.

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.

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.

England gained a crucial revenge win over Greece last time out. Can interim manager Lee Carsley sign off by sealing promotion back to League A of the UEFA Nations League against the Republic of Ireland?