Soccer-Lee Carsley appointed England U-21 manager with Ashley Cole as assistant

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - England Under 21 Training - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Britain - March 26, 2018 England u21 assistant coach Lee Carsley and James Maddison during training Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has been named head coach of the England Under-21 side, with former England international Ashley Cole coming on board as his assistant, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

Carsley, who was previously in charge of the Under-20s, replaces Aidy Boothroyd, whose contract was not renewed following England's group-stage exit at the European Under-21 Championship earlier this year.