Former Rovers boss Tisdale misses out on England Under-21 job

PAUL Tisdale has missed out on the coveted England Under-21 job with the FA choosing to appoint former Everton and Derby County midfielder Lee Carsley.

The Daily Mail report Tisdale was among the final two candidates to succeed Aidy Boothroyd but the FA have opted for England Under-20 coach Carsley.

Booyroyd left his position in June at the end of his contract following England’s poor showing at the European Under-21 Championships, in which they failed to get past the group stage.

Tisdale was dismissed by Rovers in February after a dismal run of form which sent the Gas plummeting towards the bottom four of League One.

After taking over from Ben Garner in November with Rovers 18th in the table, Tisdale won just five of 19 games amid concerns over his knowledge of League One, the squad that had been assembled and his man management.

The 48-year-old departed Rovers swiftly after publicly criticising the club’s recruitment operation after the club had unsuccessfully pursued Jayden Stockley during the January window only for the striker to join Charlton Athletic.

Since leaving Rovers, Tisdale has worked for League Two Colchester United in an advisory capacity to former head coach Hayden Mullins and had been linked with the managerial vacancies at League Two clubs Forest Green Rovers and Swindon Town.

His 12 years with Exeter City has maintained his reputation in the wider football community, with Tisdale leading the Grecians to two promotions and managing the club as a host of young talent, such as Ollie Watkins, Matt Grimes and Ethan Ampadu, came through the ranks.