England staff profiles

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

John McDermott

Nationality: English

Joined FA as Assistant Technical Director to Les Reed in May 2020 and took over the top job in January 2021. Oversees the technical team, which includes coaching, coach education and player pathways. Prior to this he worked for Tottenham for 15 years, latterly as Head of Academy Coaching and Player Development, with responsibility for all teams below the senior side.

CARETAKER MANAGER

Lee Carsley

Nationality: English/ Irish

Birmingham-born Carsley won 40 caps for the Republic of Ireland as a player. Held various coaching roles across England’s development teams before being appointed U21 boss in July 2021. In 2023, he led the Young Lions to a first UEFA U21 European Championship since 1984. Appointed caretaker boss of England’s senior men for September internationals, with a view to remaining in the position throughout the Autumn.

CARETAKER ASSISTANT

Ashley Cole

Nationality: English

One of England's greatest ever players and one of only nine men to have won 100 senior caps for the Three Lions. Cole’s full-time role is as First-Team Coach at Birmingham City, which he continues.

CARETAKER ASSISTANT

Joleon Lescott

Nationality: English

Made 26 senior appearances for England between 2007 and 2013 and was part of their squad at Euro 2012. Assisted Carsley with the U21s when they won the 2023 Euros.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Tim Dittmer

Nationality: English

Has worked for the FA for more than a decade as a National Goalkeeping Coach - most notably with the U21s - and was appointed Head of Coaching across all men’s development teams in 2021. Seconded to work with Carsley and the senior side.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

Chris Jones

Nationality: English

Started working with England in the October 2023 international break. Knows Assistant Holland well from their time together at Chelsea, when Jones was a fitness coach with both the Academy and first team. Was Frank Lampard's Assistant at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

Hailu Theodros

Nationality: English

Worked in Chelsea's Academy as Lead Athletic Development Coach and then for Speedworks before joining England in May 2023.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH

James Redden

Nationality: English

Has previously worked for Luton and Tottenham and joined the FA in March 2022 as Performance Coach for the U21s. Has joined the senior squad for the Euros.

NUTRITIONIST

Mike Naylor

Nationality: English

Has worked as a consultant with the FA since February 2017. Full-time role is with the English Institute of Sport, where he is Head of Performance Nutrition and has worked since September 2017.

LEAD PERFORMANCE CHEF

Tom Kenton

Nationality: English

Full-time role is with Everton, where he has worked since 2017, and has been with the England men's senior team since September 2021.

PERFORMANCE CHEF

David Pyle

Nationality: English

Has worked with England since February 2022. Full-time job is as a private chef to a Premier League player and has also worked for Liverpool and England Cricket.

TEAM DOCTOR

Mark Williams

Nationality: English

Worked as a doctor with the Ministry of Defence for 11 years. Worked with the England U21s (including under Southgate) from 2013 before joining the senior men's set-up in 2020.

HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, MEDICINE & NUTRITION

Steve Kemp

Nationality: English

Head of Medical at Preston, Wolves and Busan Icons in South Korea before joining England men as a physio in 2012. Promoted to Lead Physio in February 2016 and then Head of Performance in July 2023, replacing Bryce Cavanagh.

LEAD PHYSIO

Simon Spencer

Nationality: English

Became Lead Physio in December 2023 following Kemp's promotion. Another England stalwart, having worked with the U21s from 2010 and then with the senior men from 2016. Had worked part-time with England while also being Head of Physiotherapy for the English Institute of Sport, but went full-time with Southgate's side from December 2023.

OSTEOPATH

Dr Carl Todd

Nationality: English

Has worked as a consultant with England since February 2005 and at seven major tournaments. His full-time job is running musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinics in London and the South West.

SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST

Ben Mortlock

Nationality: English

Former England Futsal player who joined the staff in March 2017. A soft tissue therapist manipulates and rehabilitates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments).

SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST

Joel Harris

Nationality: English

Has worked for the FA, and England senior men, since March 2017. Also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire.

MOVEMENT THERAPIST

Suzanne Scott

Nationality: English

Pilates specialist who has worked with Southgate and England at each of their last three major tournaments. Has also worked as a consultant with clubs including Bournemouth, Newcastle United and West Ham. Southgate has described her as "a fabulous exercise therapist, who brings a calmness and a different energy to the group." Sessions focus on balance, posture, strength and flexibility and involved in performance, recovery and rehab.

LEAD PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Steve O'Brien

Nationality: English

Has worked for The FA since 2003 and with the senior men since December 2015. Former England U15s coach Dan Micciche told TGG: "Steve’s practice design is outstanding." Seconded to work on projects in August 2024.

LEAD PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Mike Baker

Nationality: English

Works in tandem with O'Brien and has also been at The FA for a long time - since 2007, when he joined from Team Bath. Micciche told TGG: “Knowing the back-room staff as well as I do, Gareth would have had a lot of excellent support from Steve O’Brien and Mike Baker, the analysts, who paint really clear pictures for the players." Seconded to work on projects in August 2024.

LEAD INSIGHT ANALYST

Chris Mugglestone

Nationality: English

Was U21s Analyst at Everton before joining the FA in March 2014. Promoted to Lead Insight Analyst in February 2022.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Dan Parker

Nationality: English

Has worked for the FA for more than a decade, having joined in 2013. Was an intern at Derby County.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

James Ryder

Nationality: English

Worked as an Analyst at West Brom for more than five years before joining the FA in March 2017. Worked with Carsley and the U21s before moving up to the senior side with him in 2024.

TEAM MANAGER

Emily Webb

Nationality: English

Was previously Southgate's PA but promoted to current role in October 2018. Responsible for communications between squad and staff off the pitch, as well as travel and accommodation.