In his repetitions, self-contradictions and slips, the interim coach is a picture of discomfort – and understandably so
Winston Churchill was not a socialist. You know this. I know this. And yet here I am, 18 years of age, inexplicably using my lips and my vocal cords to formulate, in the presence of two Cambridge University history professors who most definitely know that Churchill was not a socialist, the phrase “… and Churchill, in a very real way, was himself a socialist”.
But of course the brain that is capable of making that sort of error is not remotely a brain capable of fixing it in real time. Psychologists explain these moments in existential terms: the mind has essentially retrenched into pure survival mode, overwhelmed by stress and fear and threat. Prose I can do. This is the good stuff. Wins awards year on year. But speaking well, crafting a message, projecting assurance: this is a gift, an entirely separate skill. I’ve never had it.
Take this from Sunday night, in which Carsley attempts to clarify his own comments made minutes earlier on ITV, in which he apparently ruled himself out of the full-time England job. “Yeah, I think it ... the point that I was, that I was, that I was trying to make. Which, um, I suppose, was more like the ‘hopefully’ comment.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lee Carsley says he did not apply for England manager’s jobThe latest sports news from The42.ie in 60 seconds
Read more »
Lee Carsley explains decision to drop Jordan Pickford ahead of Finland clashJordan Pickford was replaced by Crystal Palace keeper Dean Henderson for England's trip to Finland following a poor display in England's 2-1 loss to Greece, where he was guilty of some high-profile errors
Read more »
5 talking points as England offer response but Lee Carsley questions remainFINLAND 1-3 ENGLAND: England wasted little time putting their defeat to Greece behind them, getting in front early through Jack Grealish before Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb free-kick and Declan Rice's tap-in left the team cruising
Read more »
Lee Carsley's big decision backfires as England audition turns into humiliationENGLAND 1-2 GREECE: Lee Carsley suffered his first defeat as England interim manager at Wembley on Thursday, denting his hopes of getting the role on a permanent basis
Read more »
Lee Carsley sidesteps questions over permanent England job after Greece defeatThe latest sports news from The42.ie in 60 seconds
Read more »
Lee Carsley ‘hopeful’ of return to England Under-21s after defeatCoach evades questions on succeeding Gareth Southgate after 2-1 loss to Greece at Wembley
Read more »