Morgan Gibbs-White reveals how Lee Carsley’s approach has evolved since taking charge of England.

Morgan Gibbs-White previously played under Lee Carsley for England’s U21 team.

Morgan Gibbs-White believes Lee Carsley has adopted a more serious approach since taking over as the head coach of the senior England team. The Nottingham Forest midfielder, who won the Under-21 World Cup under Carsley’s leadership, sees a change in the manager’s demeanor now that he is in charge of the senior squad.

Gibbs-White had to be patient for his first senior cap, which he earned from the bench in England’s match against Ireland on Saturday. The 24-year-old is hopeful that Carsley will be given the permanent managerial role, praising his philosophy of free-flowing, attacking football.

“I think the boys really bought into his ideas in such a short period of time, and it showed with how good we were in that first half. We were really clinical,” Gibbs-White said.

“He’s a bit more serious now, which is a good thing. He’s stepped up a role, and I feel like he’s taking everything as seriously as he can. Fair play to him; that shows he wants to stay. Hopefully, we can keep playing the way we’re playing, keep believing in his ideas, and move forward.”

Gibbs-White also highlighted Carsley’s hands-on approach, both on and off the pitch. “He believes in his own ideas, and us seeing that makes us believe in him. I think the boys are really buying into him, really enjoying the time now, and hopefully, it can stay that way.”

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England dominated Ireland in the first half at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, leading 2-0 at the break. Gibbs-White believes that England should carry that confidence into matches against tougher opponents.

“We shouldn’t fear anyone; they should fear us. It’s exciting football. We’ve been working on that all week,” he added.

“It’s been a short period we’ve had together as a group under this manager, but I think he’s instilled his philosophy really well. Seeing the way the boys were playing in the first half — tiki-taka football with the second goal — it’s just so exciting, enjoyable to watch, and hopefully everyone back home was enjoying it as much as I was on the bench.”

“Obviously, there are things we can improve on moving forward, but it’s a good stepping stone.”