Why Lee Carsley could be perfect for Everton as David Moyes exit talk begins

Lee Carsley could be a perfect candidate to take over from David Moyes at Everton should the Scotsman depart.

Moyes has stabilised the Blues and taken them away from relegation trouble since returning to the dugout in 2025.

However, some supporters have been left wanting more, and would like the Friedkin Group to look elsewhere.

Everton's hand may be forced if Moyes decides to take the Scotland job, which is available after their dismal World Cup campaign.

Carsley's work with England's Under-21 side stands him out in good stead amid the talk of Moyes potentially exiting at some point.

In fact, it is that experience at international level that puts him in the frame to take the reins at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Why Everton squad would be perfect for Lee Carsley

Everton are building a strong, young domestic core of players and that would suit Carsley down to the ground.

James Garner has featured 17 times under the former Goodison Park star for England Under-21s, while Jarrad Branthwaite has played eight times for him.

New signing Hayden Hackney has had 11 games in the 52-year-old's young Three Lions side, so also knows what he demands.

Tyler Dibling and Tyrique George have played six times for the man who Thomas Tuchel described as doing an "amazing job" when he took the permanent England job from him.

The Toffees are close to signing the latter from Chelsea, which would increase their contingent who already know what Carsley wants if he took the job.

What other reasons make Carsley a contender for Everton post?

Carsley fits the job for several other reasons than the players that the L3 side have at their disposal.

He knows what the club means to the supporters, having played 198 times between 2002 and 2008.

The former midfielder sets his side up with an aggressive press, and plays fluid, attacking football.

That is something which supporters on the blue half of Merseyside have not witnessed in recent years, under the likes of Sean Dyche and Moyes.

Getting away from the pragmatic, underdog football that has plagued them for years would be a relief for most fans, who would be excited by the type of football that Carsley would bring.

Whether the former player thinks he is ready to manage in the Premier League, though, that is a different matter.