Steve Borthwick insists that he retains the full backing of the Rugby Football Union despite England slumping to a fifth successive loss for the first time since 2018 after South Africa triumphed 29-20 at Twickenham.
Carsley’s interim stint will end after England’s game with the Republic of Ireland.
Unassuming interim manager knows praise and pillory are part of the job and will hand on to Thomas Tuchel having made bold calls