Bellingham & Grealish Praise Lee Carsley While Taking Subtle Swipes at Southgate

Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish seemed to compliment departing temporary manager Lee Carsley while subtly criticizing former England head coach Gareth Southgate.

Carsley left on a happy note as England defeated Ireland 5-0 in their last group stage match in the UEFA Nations League. The Three Lions finished first in their group thanks to goals from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jarrod Bowen, Conor Gallagher, Anthony Gordon, and Harry Kane. The team displayed attacking flair and unity.

What the Players Said
Both Bellingham and Grealish took to social media to express their admiration for Carsley, acknowledging his role in revitalizing the team’s atmosphere. Grealish’s Instagram story stood out, as he wrote:

“What a guy & manager! Absolute legend and thank you for bringing back the enjoyment in an England shirt.”