England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley aims to build a lasting legacy with the Young Lions after securing back-to-back European titles in 2023 and 2024. England lifted successive trophies in 1982 and 1984 but endured a 39-year wait until Carsley's men won in Georgia and Romania. Last summer's extra-time victory over Germany in Bratislava, decided by Jonathan Rowe's strike, defended their title.

Winning three times in a row has only been achieved once before by Italy in the 1990s. Carsley acknowledges the challenge of defending a title, noting the pressure of being favorites. He rejects easy moves into club management, stating he wants to be part of the FA when England wins a major tournament.

He embraces the pressure of attempting the feat no...