England fans divided as Lee Carsley stays silent for anthem in first game as interim manager against old side Ireland [Video]

LEE CARSLEY remained silent as England players belted out “God Save the King” before Saturday’s Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland.

The new interim Three Lions boss doubled down on his promise not to sing along after causing a stir at yesterday’s press conference.

Lee Carsley remained silent during England’s national anthem on his first game

Carsley had vowed before kick-off to not sing along with ‘God Save the King’

But Jack Grealish, who played for Ireland’s U21s, and Declan Rice, capped three times by Ireland’s seniors before switching allegiance in 2019, sang loud and proud as Dublin supporters attempted to drown out England’s anthem with boos.

Carsley was born in Birmingham but played 40 times for the Republic at international level.

And speaking ahead of the match, he revealed he would not be joining in with players and fans singing “God Save the King.”

It sparked a …