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England is set to play a derby against Ireland today, but the main topic of discussion is not the match itself, but rather coach Lee Carsley, who refuses to sing the English national anthem.
England will face Ireland today in Dublin, but on the island, more attention is being given to Lee Carsley, the interim coach of the Three Lions. He recently stated that he will not sing the national anthem, a decision that many in England find unacceptable. Even some experts are criticizing him.
Lee Carsley was born and raised in Birmingham, but as a player, he represented Ireland, earning 39 caps for the senior national team.
Carsley explained that even as a player, he never sang the Irish anthem, and he doesn’t plan to sing the English one either. The reason, he says, is that his mind was always elsewhere, focused on the match, and that remains the case today in his role as a coach.
As mentioned, his decision has sparked widespread debate in England, with many football fans calling for his immediate dismissal.