Lee Carsley's second stint as the England Under-21 head coach began on a challenging note as his team suffered a significant defeat against a formidable French squad. Despite impressive individual performances from players like James McAtee and Harvey Elliott, England struggled to find consistency, highlighted by a missed penalty from Elliott that could have equalized the match. As Carsley looks to integrate new talent in preparation for upcoming tournaments, his approach to testing various squad combinations will be vital to achieving success in defending the European title.
Carsley's second term began with a humbling defeat against a skilled France team, indicating challenges ahead in defending the European Under-21 title.
Despite goals from McAtee, Elliott, and Delap, England couldn't keep pace, with Elliott missing a critical late penalty that could have equalized.
The match featured emerging talents like Ekitike and Cherki, showcasing the highest financial valuation of Under-21 international teams ever staged.
Carsley expressed gratitude for coaching a talented squad and aimed to experiment with combinations different from the squad that won in Georgia.
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