Lee Carsley has revealed that he held talks with the FAI last summer - shortly after England’s European Under-21 success.

Former Ireland midfielder Carsley, who has taken the senior England role in an interim capacity, will be at the Aviva Stadium next weekend for the Nations League opener against the Boys in Green.

He said that he had “an informal conversation” and that no job was offered. Stephen Kenny remained in the role until mid-November. His departure was confirmed after the double-header against the Netherlands and New Zealand.

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Carsley spoke about his communication with the FAI as he named his squad for the game against Ireland.

“First of all it was quite an informal conversation. It wasn’t that I was offered the job or wanted the job or turned the job down or anything like that.

“It was far from that. It was quite an informal conversation. It was after the Under-21 Euros and so it was at a point where similar to anyone who wants a meeting or a catch up I try to be as accommodating as I can.

“At the start of my career someone’s advice was that if someone wants to meet you, make sure you go and meet them and pay them that respect.

“So I was really aware going into the conversation that I’ve got a really good job and I’m supported where I am.

“So it went no further and it was literally quite an informal conversation. A quick coffee and that was it.”

Carsley had previously spoken about meeting the FAI head-hunters in November - after Kenny’s departure.

The FAI appointed former Iceland and Jamaica boss Heimir Hallgrímsson in July.

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