Marley named England Women caretaker

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Mo Marley has been appointed as the interim head coach of England Women.

Marley takes over from Mark Sampson, who was sacked by the Football Association earlier this month.

She moves up from her role in charge of the England under-19 team and will lead the senior side in a friendly against France on Oct. 20 and World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan in November.

Marley, 50, told the FA website: "It is a privilege to be asked to work with the senior team on an interim basis, especially when I have witnessed the dedication both players and staff have shown to become the third best team in the world.

"Having watched them at close quarters in the past few years, I know they are a fantastic group of people on and off the pitch.

"It will be my job to step in and ensure they stay focused on the World Cup qualification. I know they are capable of great things in the future."

Marley is a popular figure in the women's game, and her short-term appointment is expected to be warmly received by the Lionesses squad.

Sampson was dismissed over what the FA described as "inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour" in his previous job with Bristol Academy.