Lee Carsley, the head coach of England Under-21s, has committed his future to the team by signing a new contract that will see him at the helm until the end of the 2027 European Championship. The 51 year old temporarily took charge of the senior national squad last summer after Gareth Southgate's exit, leading the team to five victories and one defeat in six Nations League fixtures. Despite speculation linking Carsley with the full-time England manager role prior to Thomas Tuchel's appointment, he has returned to his position with the under-21s as they gear up for the 2025 Euros in Slovakia. Carsley expressed his enthusiasm about the extension: "I'm delighted to extend my time with the FA," adding, "It's a privilege to have the opportunity to work with a young, talented group and help develop them on the international stage." He also emphasised the importance of the upcoming UEFA U21 Euro in Slovakia this summer, aiming to replicate the success of Dave Sexton's squads from the '80s: "While the future is exciting, our immediate priority is this summer's UEFA U21 Euro in Slovakia as we attempt to emulate the achievement of Dave Sexton's teams in 1982 and 1984." England's Under-21 side will kick off their campaign against Czechia on Thursday, June 12, followed by Group B matches against Slovenia and Germany. Carsley is expected to announce his final squad for the tournament this Friday. Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. And, finally, if you would rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts , and you can also watch along on YouTube .