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Doug King has new 'curveball' option as Coventry City owner sparks Frank Lampard theory
Doug King has been told Lee Carsley could “fit the brief” for Coventry City.
Carsley is currently in interim charge of England, but will soon be returning to his role as England Under-21s head coach when Thomas Tuchel takes permanent charge of the Three Lions.
The former Sky Blues player is second favourite to replace Mark Robins with the bookies, as it stands, behind Frank Lampard, and EFL pundit Adrian Clarke believes he could be an option for club owner King, who has made it clear he wants a head coach rather than a manager. King has confirmed Lampard has applied for the job, but said on Monday no talks had taken place with the former Chelsea boss.
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Speaking on the What the EFL?! Podcast, Clarke said: "It was interesting, the Frank Lampard thing.
"He (King) kind of dismissed that when he said 'I haven't spoken to Lampard, and he hasn't spoken to me'. That doesn't feel imminent.
"The one name, I have got to say, as just a little curveball here on the list of possibles that might fit the brief, because he has said he wants a head coach that is a brilliant coach on the training ground, maybe Lee Carsley.
"Maybe Lee Carsley. He is a name on that list; he's had his crack with England, he doesn't want it.
"He made a bit of a hash of the press, didn't he? That was a bit of a nightmare, but with Thomas Tuchel taking the job now, he is kind of boxed in a little bit at the U-21s.
"This might be his moment to get out and get himself a really good job in the EFL. He's got links to Coventry, he's been there before of course, so he might be someone that they want to talk to.
"Obviously, Carsley is someone who is otherwise engaged for the next week or so, so maybe they buy a little time there.
"If I was in their shoes, I would want to speak to Lee Carsley."
