Lee Carsley has revealed that his only communication with incoming England head coach Thomas Tuchel has been a brief exchange of messages, rather than a phone call. Carsley, 50, is taking interim charge of England for the last time this month,

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is yet to speak with incoming permanent head coach Thomas Tuchel, revealing the pair have only exchanged text messages. Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last month but does not begin work until January 1,

Lee Carsley reveals he has not spoken with Thomas Tuchel about the England squad ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: England interim head coach Lee Carsley has revealed that he currently has not spoken with Thomas Tuchel who will take over the role on a permanent basis in January.