Does Carsley have what it takes to become Everton boss?

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.

Greg asked: With the next Everton boss on everyone's lips, I think we saw the right man for the job over the last four days. He won't get it because the new owners will bring their own man in, but it is Lee Carsley for me. He knows the club, would bring young players through, and play the football we crave.

Phil answered: I've had a few questions about Lee Carsley and Everton over the last few weeks.

I agree with you that he will not come into contention if, as I believe, prospective new owner Dan Friedkin brings his own man in to succeed Sean Dyche, probably at the end of the season with – in the ideal scenario – Everton still in the Premier League and Dyche's contract expired.

Given Everton's plight, it would also be a huge task for any manager, particularly one who hasn't managed full-time at club level.

Carsley may well have had an unblemished record as England's interim manager had it not been for a reckless selection gamble that backfired against Greece at Wembley, but he fulfilled his remit in restoring them to the top-tier of the Nations League, while giving youth players their chance.

The standard of opposition must always be taken into account, but there is a lot for Carsley to be proud of.

Everton manager? Not now, but maybe at some time in the future. As we know, he was a highly respected player and personality during his time at the club.