Lee Carsley has told Brentford supporters that he wants his team to play fast, attacking football after becoming the Bees' new head coach.

Carsley, a former Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder, was yesterday promoted from academy coach to head coach following Marinus Dijkhuizen's sacking.

After making the Championship playoffs last season, Brentford are 18th this term with just two wins from eight games.

Carsley, who is on a short-term contract until the end of the season, outlined his ambitions for the style of football that he wants his team to play.

"I want to see us dominate the ball," Carsley told the club website. "I also want to see us play fast football. I like to go forward, break lines with passes, plenty of shots, crosses.

"I want to enjoy watching them play with energy, enthusiasm, being hard to beat, getting the ball back quickly, and dominating it."

Carsley's first match in charge is tonight at home to Birmingham City, who are managed by a former teammate of his, Gary Rowett.