Former Everton player emerges as new contender for the Leicester City job

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A former Everton player has entered the race to become the next Leicester City manager, as the Foxes look to find a replacement for Steve Cooper.

Steve Cooper was dismissed as Leicester City boss after defeat to Chelsea.

This must come as a warning sign to Sean Dyche who is just one point better off than Leicester City at this moment in time, and their aim was just to avoid relegation.

Everton are without a win in their last four games, and fixtures are set to come thick and fast over the Christmas period, starting with a trip to Old Trafford to kick off December.

Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are also games on the horizon.

The Toffees don’t play Leicester until February 1st, but they may have a familiar face in charge of them by then as a former Everton player has emerged as a contender for the vacant job.

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Lee Carsley emerges as contender for the Leicester City job

Lee Carsley has only recently finished his stint as England boss after Gareth Southgate’s departure.

He even called up Jarrad Branthwaite prior to him having to withdraw due to injury, and gave Jordan Pickford the starting role in both games during the last international break.

During his time as interim he lost just once against Greece and won the other games, which has put him on the radar of domestic clubs with an 83.33% win percentage.

Interestingly, it looks as if he’s on the radar of Leicester City as they continue their managerial search.

TBR state that Lee Carsley is on Leicester City’s radar to replace Steve Cooper as manager, as well as Carlos Corberan, Ruud van Nistelrooy and David Moyes.

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Lee Carsley’s time as an Everton player

Lee Carsley was a fan favourite at Goodison Park, having established himself as a key component of Everton’s midfield from 2002 onwards.

He made 198 appearances in all competitions for the Toffees, scoring 12 and assisting seven.

One of his best moments came in December 2004, scoring the winner in the 200th Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, which won him Everton’s Goal of the Season award.

The 50-year-old understood what it meant to put on the blue shirt and always gave it his all, not letting anyone stand in the way of him on the field with his no-nonsense approach.