Michael Carrick’s younger brother, Graeme, has been appointed as an assistant coach of the England Under-17 side.The FA revealed their full coaching list for all of the Young Lions sides on Wednesday, confirming the set-ups.Graeme has secured a first coaching role since working alongside his brother Michael at MiddlesbroughCarrick will be working under manager Barry Lewtas and alongside Matt Thorpe and Matt Doyle with the Under-17s.His role comes at an important time, as England’s youth team begin their bid for glory at the 2027 European Under-17 Championship.Qualifiers are set to kick off in November ahead of the tournament finals in Latvia next summer.In his new coaching role, Carrick will oversee the development of the country’s most promising talents, as he looks to guide them in their goal to one day represent Thomas Tuchel‘s senior side.And he could soon be working with some future stars, with the most recent England Under-17s squad featuring Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel and Chelsea starlet Ryan Kavuma-McQueen.Carrick’s appointment wasn’t the only eye-catching name in the England youth teams’ coaching announcements.Ex-Wolves and Leicester defender Conor Coady was confirmed as one of the England’s Under-21s assistant managers, just days after his departure as a player from Wrexham.Meanwhile, former Premier League boss Darren Moore has been named as the new manager of the England Under-20 side.Former Man United, Tottenham and Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone is also part of the backroom team with the Under-19s.Graeme Carrick’s coaching careerGraeme’s new position in the England youth set-up sees him return to coaching after a year out of the game.Graeme has previous experience elite youth coaching experience at NewcastleGettyGraeme lined up alongside brother Michael in his 2017 testimonial matchGettyHis last role was assistant to his brother Michael at Middlesbrough, where he joined the current Man United boss for the final year of his three-year stint on Teeside.Graeme’s football career was cut short by injuries as a youngster while Michael went on to star for the likes of Tottenham, the Red Devils and England.Instead, the younger Carrick brother pursued a coaching career, and worked with Newcastle’s youth teams and the FA’s elite youth development sides.In 2022, Graeme returned to the Magpies to take charge of their Under-18s, before he moved into the senior game.He joined Michael at Middlesbrough in 2024, and served as his brother’s assistant for 49 games.However, the pair both departed in June 2025 following Michael’s sacking as head coach.Michael was confirmed as Man United’s permanent boss in May after impressing in interim chargeGettyWhile Graeme embarks on his role with England, his brother is looking to build on his growing reputation at Man United following his permanent appointment in the summer.After guiding his team to a third-place finish last season, Carrick’s side make their Champions League return on Thursday night.The Red Devils kick-off their league phase campaign at home to Azerbaijan champions Sabah, with live commentary on talkSPORT.Carrick will be juggling European competition with United’s Premeri League ambitions this term, where his side have picked just four points from their first three games.