England took a giant step nearer to successful automated promotion to the highest tier of the Nations League with a powerful 3-0 victory over rivals Greece in Athens.

Interim supervisor Lee Carsley made it 4 wins out of 5 for his time in cost and made a daring name in leaving captain Harry Kane on the bench to begin the sport. His substitute was Ollie Watkins and the choice made off spectacularly. Noni Madueke sprinted down the fitting and slipped in a go that Watkins turned house with seven minutes on the clock.

The early breakthrough settled the nerves and England had been capable of climate a storm from the hosts with Jordan Pickford proving his price on a busy night time between the sticks. Within the second half, Carsley made attacking substitutions and changed the entire entrance line.

It labored a deal with as first Bellingham raced on the defence to attain a fortuitious deflected shot from vary earlier than Curtis Jones added a 3rd with a dainty flick having been equipped by substitute Morgan Rogers. Three targets and three factors places England high of Group B2 and so they want yet another win to realize promotion.

Relive the motion from the Nations League with our dwell weblog beneath as England tackle Greece:

Greece vs England LIVE

• REPORT: England’s Ollie Watkins gamble pays off to depart tough Harry Kane query

• RATINGS: Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham shine in essential win over Greece

• 83’ GOAL! Jones scores on debut with nice flick (GRE 0-3 ENG)

• 78’ GOAL! Bellingham’s effort comes off the goalkeeper and into the online (GRE 0-2 ENG)

• 54’ POST! Bellingham’s header strikes the upright (GRE 0-1 ENG)

• 53’ SAVE! Vlachodimos retains out Lewis’ shot (GRE 0-1 ENG)

• 30’ SAVE! Pickford’s proper hand denies Tsimikas (GRE 0-1 ENG)

• 7’ GOAL! Watkins turns in Madueke’s go (GRE 0-1 ENG)

England’s Ollie Watkins gamble pays off to depart tough Harry Kane query

22:17 , Mike Jones

Within the story of the captain and the caretaker, Lee Carsley’s nice gamble paid off. England managers will be outlined by a call involving a talismanic striker. Graham Taylor ended Gary Lineker’s worldwide profession to convey on Alan Smith. Alf Ramsey most popular Geoff Hurst to Jimmy Greaves for a World Cup remaining. One obtained it incorrect, the opposite very proper.

Carsley’s reign shall be briefer, the stakes decrease. But when it risked being remembered for one choice, it was justified. Harry Kane, the skipper who criticised the teammates who didn’t appear to wish to play for England, was himself denied a begin.

Ollie Watkins started as an alternative, scored along with his first contact and set England heading in the right direction to a redemptive win. Wretched at Wembley final month, once they misplaced to Greece, they exacted revenge in in the end spectacular trend. The worst sport of Carsley’s tenure got here in opposition to Greece. So, now, did the most effective.

England’s Ollie Watkins gamble pays off to depart tough Harry Kane query

Lee Carsley reacts to England win

22:21 , Mike Jones

The England interim boss instructed ITV: “It represents that we’re transferring in the fitting course. We received’t get too carried away, now we have a giant sport on Sunday at Wembley.

“It’s simply necessary the gamers performed to their strengths. We now have a variety of excellent expertise. The gamers that weren’t right here, we targeting those who had been. They took their alternative in the present day.

“Curtis Jones is an excellent participant. He performed very well, even with out his aim. Along with his aim it was a wonderful efficiency.

“Folks had been talking final night time in regards to the inexperience within the squad however these gamers are taking part in for his or her golf equipment at a very excessive stage.”

England defeat Greece and high Group B2

22:11 , Mike Jones

Jones on scoring his first England aim

22:07 , Mike Jones

Liverpool’s Curtis Jones made his debut for England tonight and capped off efficiency along with his first worldwide aim. After the match he spoke to ITV saying:

“The lads round me helped me. I used to be taking part in free and had a smile on my face so I used to be having fun with it and I got here in with a aim as effectively.

“With a workforce like ours, I can come excessive or go low and there’s lads there to assist. Jude stayed again and I noticed I had an opportunity. Fortunately sufficient I scored.”

Extra from Bellingham:

22:05 , Mike Jones

“There would been one million and one excuses if we didn’t play effectively and didn’t recover from the road however lads went out and did their enterprise so professionally. We’re again to the highest of the group the place we belong.”

Bellingham reacts to England win

22:02 , Mike Jones

Jude Bellingham had a stellar night time for England and says he’s pleased with his teammates. He instructed ITV: “It was win.

“Rather a lot was product of the lads who weren’t right here however I feel those who confirmed up had been wonderful. Curtis [Jones] – making his debut, taking part in as he did and scoring – was wonderful. I’m actually pleased with the boys.”

England participant rankings as Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham shine in essential win over Greece

21:58 , Mike Jones

England avenged their shock defeat to Greece at Wembley final month as Lee Carsley’s facet stored their probabilities of promotion again to Nations League A alive with a typically optimistic efficiency in a 3-0 win in Athens.

England flew out of the blocks on the Athens Olympic Stadium with Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham notably impressing and so they each had a key hand in Ollie Watkins’s seventh-minute aim.

Nevertheless, Greece got here again into the sport as the primary half wore on, with Kostas Tsimikas forcing Jordan Pickford into save and the strain constructed even additional after the break, when it took one other very good Pickford cease to disclaim Fotis Ioannidis.

England participant rankings as Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham shine in key win in Greece

What does England’s win imply?

21:55 , Mike Jones

Becuase they triumphed tonight, England will win promotion again to League A within the Nations League in the event that they beat the Republic of Eire at Wembley on Sunday.

It additionally means Thomas Tuchel will begin his job on January 1 with simply the World Cup qualifiers to give attention to as an alternative of a two-legged Nations League play-off.

England high the desk

21:51 , Mike Jones

Right here’s how Group B2 is shaping up with one sport left:

1) England – Performed 5, received 4, misplaced 1, factors 12, aim distinction +8

2) Greece – Performed 5, received 4, misplaced 1, factors 12, aim distinction +5

3) Republic of Eire – Performed 5, received 2, misplaced 3, factors 6, aim distinction -4

4) Finland – Performed 5, received 0, misplaced 5, factors 0, aim distinction -9

FT Greece 0-3 England

21:47 , Mike Jones

Full-time! Greece 0-3 England

21:39 , Mike Jones

90+4 minutes: A superb night time for England. They’d have felt a bit irked after dropping to Greece at Wembley. Three targets and a nice efficiency from Jordan Pickford was greater than sufficient for the Three Lions to get via this match with a clear sheet and extra importantly all three factors.

England now have a greater aim distinction than Greece as effectively and can simply have to defeat the Republic of Eire on the weekend to win promotion again to the highest tier of the Nations League.

Greece 0-3 England

21:35 , Mike Jones

90 minutes: 4 minutes of added time to play earlier than the tip of this sport.

Greece 0-3 England

21:30 , Mike Jones

86 minutes: Greece are nonetheless a menace however England have nullified them and the one voices to be heard within the stadium are coming from the English followers.

This victory will imply that the Three Lions have management of the group once more.

GOAL! Greece 0-3 England (Curtis Jones, 83 minutes)

21:28 , Mike Jones

One other one!

Morgan Gibbs-White comes off the bench and carries the ball up the pitch. He sends it out to Jarrod Bowen who slips a go into the field for Morgan Rogers.

Rogers finds Curtis Jones who flicks a fragile shot at aim and nestles it into the far botton nook!

Greece 0-2 England

21:25 , Mike Jones

81 minutes: Into the final 10 minutes now and England already appear extra confortable. The primary goal was to get three factors. Now they will attempt to add extra targets.

GOAL! Greece 0-2 England (Jude Bellingham, 78 minutes)

21:23 , Mike Jones

I’m unsure Jude Bellingham will find yourself with this aim however he ought to do. He receives the ball drives on the Greece defence earlier than smoking a low effort on the goal.

Odysseas Vlachodimos drops to the fitting and pushes the ball onto the submit. It rebounds, hits the goalkeeper on the again and bounces again over the road.

England have their second aim.

Greece 0-1 England

21:21 , Mike Jones

75 minutes: quarter-hour to play. Lee Carsley is gesturing for England to get additional up the pitch. They’re being penned in at current and have to get some management on the sport.

Greece 0-1 England

21:20 , Mike Jones

72 minutes: The Greek followers are in full voice now and totally consider that their workforce can get a aim again. Jordan Pickford is being made to work tonight.

Harry Kane takes a shot from vary however sends it straight on the goalkeeper.

Greece 0-1 England

21:17 , Richard Jolly

“Lee Carsley is as much as three debuts for the night time now with Lewis Corridor and Morgan Rogers becoming a member of Curtis Jones on the pitch.

“England’s most senior starter, Kyle Walker, has had a few shaky minutes at centre-back, nevertheless. And their captain is on: Harry Kane no less than will get a 102nd cap for his journey to Greece.”

Greece 0-1 England

21:12 , Mike Jones

69 minutes: Lee Carsley makes a triple change now. Ollie Watkins, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke are taken off with Harry Kane, Jarrod Bowen and Morgan Rogers – who makes his England debut – introduced on to see out this sport.

Will one among them get the aim England want to finish the night time on high of the desk?

Greece 0-1 England

21:11 , Mike Jones

66 minutes: Greece are having extra moments and Pickford is present in an ungainly place as Tzolis seems to get on the tip of a bouncing ball.

He can’t get there and England handle to win a free kick.

Greece 0-1 England

21:09 , Mike Jones

63 minutes: Save!

Greece substitute Fotis Ionnidis nearly places in an equaliser after the hosts flip the ball over in the course of the pitch. the ahead is performed into area and sweeps to the field earlier than curling a shot on the backside nook.

Pickford comes off his line and palms the shot simply huge of the aim.

Greece 0-1 England

21:05 , Mike Jones

60 minutes: Conor Gallagher wins a free kick out on the left wing after Manolis Siopis dangles out a leg. Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke come over to take a look at the scenario.

Gordon lifts the ball over in direction of the far submit and Jude Bellingham nearly will get to it with an outstretched leg.

Greece 0-1 England

21:02 , Mike Jones

57 minutes: Christos Tzolis isn’t going to let this sport drift. He dances round Madueke after which decides to shoot from outdoors the field. The hassle is highly effective however there’s not sufficient accuracy and the ball sails excessive and huge.

Greece 0-1 England

21:01 , Richard Jolly

“A few moments involving the lesser noticed Odysseas Vlachidimos, the PSR goalkeeper transferred from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle for £20m in the summertime and seeming, at greatest, Eddie Howe’s third-choice keeper.

“He made a good save to disclaim Rico Lewis however seemed oddly gradual to react when Jude Bellingham’s header hit the submit.”

Greece 0-1 England

21:00 , Mike Jones

54 minutes: Publish!

England come at Greece once more and handle to flick the ball into the field from the fitting. Bellingham is readily available to whip a headed effort in direction of the far nook the place the ball bounces onto the woodwork and richochets to security.

Greece 0-1 England

20:58 , Mike Jones

53 minutes: Save! Gordon weaves and methods his means up the pitch earlier than switching the play out to Madueke. He drives into the field and offloads the ball to Lewis who blazes a shot in direction of the close to submit and forces a powerful save out of Odysseas Vlachodimos.

Greece 0-1 England

20:57 , Mike Jones

51 minutes: Greece’s press is harmful and this makeshift English defence will must be on the highest of the sport to keep away from a mistake. A second aim would settle them down.

Greece 0-1 England

20:54 , Mike Jones

48 minutes: Beautiful stuff from Curtis Jones to play England out of a excessive press. The ball is swept over to Rico Lewis on the fitting wing and he flies up the pitch earlier than giving it to Noni Madueke who places in a cross.

Not one of the white shirts can get on the tip of it however Anthony Gordon recovers the ball and retains the strain on.

Second half! Greece 0-1 England

20:50 , Mike Jones

Lee Carsley makes a change on the break and brings Lewis Corridor on to switch Ezri Konsa. Which means there’s a shift in England again line with Kyle Walker now taking part in as a centre-back and Rico Lewis converted to the fitting hand facet.

Corridor performs left-back. Greece restart the sport.

HT Greece 0-1 England

20:44 , Mike Jones

Ollie Watkins rewards Lee Carsley’s religion with a nice end. Have a look:

HT Greece 0-1 England

20:40 , Mike Jones

England appeared fairly snug in that first half. That they had 66.4% possession which is double that of their hosts and so they created probably the most probabilities (4 in comparison with three).

Ollie Watkins turned in his greatest probability and Lee Carsley nonetheless has Harry Kane to name on as this match goes on.

HT Greece 0-1 England

20:36 , Mike Jones

Half-time! Greece 0-1 England

20:32 , Mike Jones

45+2 minutes: England lead on the break. Ollie Watkins’ aim and an outstanding save from Jordan Pickford have made the distinction between these two groups.

England’s wingers have been the primary menace and Lee Carsley shall be happy with how his workforce have absorbed the strain from Greece.

All to play for within the second half.

Greece 0-1 England

20:30 , Mike Jones

45 minutes: Two minutes of added time to play within the first half.

Greece 0-1 England

20:28 , Mike Jones

42 minutes: England will wish to get to the break now. They scored the early aim which has given them the lead however Greece are coming after them.

The hosts know a draw shall be sufficient for them in order that they’ve been prepared to press and assault. England are sticking with it and are taking part in effectively.

Greece 0-1 England

20:24 , Richard Jolly

“Curtis Jones has had a formidable first half-hour of worldwide soccer, wanting assured on the base of the midfield.

“If Jones had not obtained injured, he most likely would have been capped by Gareth Southgate and gone to Euro 2024. However he has been constructing on his nice kind for Liverpool.

“Elsewhere, I can not assist feeling somebody shall be despatched off in the present day. All of which can decide the end result.”

Greece 0-1 England

20:23 , Mike Jones

39 minutes: Greece’s captain Tasos Bakasetas shoots from outdoors the field and attracts one other save out of Jordan Pickford. The England goalkeeper received’t be greatest happy on the quantity of motion he’s seeing.

Greece 0-1 England

20:20 , Mike Jones

36 minutes: Oh!

Jude Bellingham darts in behind and will get fed the ball. He carries it into the penalty space and appears for Ollie Watkins however the go isn’t on.

It looks as if a sure aim however Konstantinos Koulierakis sprints again and pokes the ball away from Bellingham earlier than he can shoot!

Greece 0-1 England

20:18 , Mike Jones

33 minutes: Tasos Bakasetas swings in a nook kick for Greece. Pickford comes out once more and punches the ball away. Greece are within the ascendancy now and England have to climate this storm.

It’s been a stable response because the hosts went behind.

Greece 0-1 England

20:16 , Mike Jones

30 minutes: What a save!

This can be a nice transfer from Greece. Kostas Tsimikas is performed into area on the left and drives at Kyle Walker. He slips a go into the ft of Vangelis Pavlidis who backheels it to Tsimikas who continues his run into the field.

Tsimikas shoots and Jordan Pickford stands proud a powerful proper hand to show the ball behind.

Greece 0-1 England

20:12 , Mike Jones

27 minutes: The Greek crowd are beginning to get animated. The hosts are seeing extra possession and handle to feed the ball to Lazaros Rota as he will get ahead on the fitting.

Rota dances inside from the wing after which shoots. It’s not shot and he pulls it huge of the goal.

From the aim kick Jordan Pickford takes his time getting the ball again in play and is booked for time losing. There’s solely been 27 minutes performed!

Greece 0-1 England

20:10 , Mike Jones

24 minutes: Giorgos Masouras drifts out huge on the fitting wing and waits for the ball to come back excessive. It does and the go makes Rico Lewis hesitant.

He decides to let the ball run via after which holds his floor lengthy sufficient to show the ball out for a throw in.

Greece 0-1 England

20:07 , Mike Jones

21 minutes: Greece have conceded their first aim at house since Youssouf Fofana scored in opposition to them for France in November 2023. It’s nearly a 12 months since they’ve trailed at house.

England wish to enhance their lead and banish the recollections of that defeat at Wembley final month.

Greece 0-1 England

20:05 , Mike Jones

18 minutes: Gordon actually fancies himself in opposition to Rota. He seems to go across the outdoors this time however simply overruns the ball as Rota holds his personal.

England threw males into the field and appear very hungry for targets tonight. A superb begin for the guests.

Greece 0-1 England

20:01 , Richard Jolly

“Ollie Watkins scored along with his first contact of the ball, which provided Lee Carsley some rapid vindication after benching Harry Kane, even when it was the kind of aim Kane may also have scored.

“It is not a very hostile environment in Athens however Conor Gallagher’s useless yellow card, for kicking the ball away, introduced the quantity and means two of England’s midfield trio are already booked.”

Greece 0-1 England

20:00 , Mike Jones

15 minutes: England want one other aim to maneuver forward of Greece within the desk as they need to enhance their aim distinction. Ought to they win this sport, the upper the margin of victory the higher for England.

Gallagher fouls Kostas Tsimikas because the left-back makes his means down the left wing. He must be cautious as he’s already on a yellow card.

The free kick for Greece is lifted into the field and Jordan Pickford sprints out to punch it clear.

Greece 0-1 England

19:57 , Mike Jones

12 minutes: Yellow card!

Bellingham and Christos Zafeiris had been to 2 males tussling and the Englishman isn’t pleased with the referee’s determination. He throws a couple of verbals in direction of the official and because of this will get proven a card.

Conor Gallagher joins him within the e book shortly after for apparantly limiting a fast free kick from being taken. The referee appears card completely happy tonight.

Greece 0-1 England

19:55 , Mike Jones

10 minutes: Gordon seems to weave round Rota as soon as once more however this time he loses possession. Rico Lewis, taking part in at left-back, drifts into the midfield for England and helps the press to get well the ball.

England win a throw in however a tussle involving Jude Bellingham finally ends up with the ball out of play.

GOAL! Greece 0-1 England (Ollie Watkins, 7 minutes)

19:53 , Mike Jones

Beautiful!

This can be a very good aim from England. Jude Bellingham makes it by receiving the ball and flicking it not far away for Noni Madueke’s run down the road.

The winger has a great deal of area to run into and he carries the ball into the field. He waits for the second then rolls it over to Ollie Watkins who turns it house with the only of touches.

England lead!

Greece 0-0 England

19:48 , Mike Jones

3 minutes: Probability! Anthony Gordon is fed the ball on the left wing and he decides to tackle Lazaros Rota. Gordon is faster and breezes previous the right-back earlier than pulling a go again into the field.

The ball shoots simply behind Ollie Watkins however involves Noni Madueke who turns a shot in direction of aim however sees it blocked by the closest defender.

Kick off! Greece 0-0 England

19:45 , Mike Jones

England get the ball rolling and ship it again to Jordan Pickford. The Three Lions look to play out from the again with Greece instantly setting the press and inflicting a couple of points.

Greece vs England

19:42 , Mike Jones

The gamers head out onto the pitch in Athens and the nationwide athems are performed and sung. England know they should win this sport, Greece will end high of the group in the event that they win or draw.

Let’s see the way it performs out. Kick off is up subsequent…

Kane vs Greece

19:40 , Mike Jones

Greece will develop into the forty sixth completely different nation Harry Kane has confronted with England, scoring in opposition to 31 of the earlier 45.

The Bayern Munich striker has been concerned in 33 targets throughout his 33 away video games for the Three Lions (23 targets, ten assists), nevertheless he’s failed to attain in any of his final three video games on the highway since netting in opposition to Scotland in September final 12 months.

England’s Nations League historical past

19:35 , Mike Jones

England have misplaced as many Nations League video games as they’ve received (P22 W8 D6 L8) scoring 26 targets and conceding 25 within the course of.

They’ve, nevertheless, received their final two away video games within the competitors and shall be trying to win three on the bounce for the primary time.

The Three Lions haven’t conceded greater than a single aim in any of their final 13 aggressive away fixtures (W8 D3 L2), conceding simply seven targets in complete throughout this era.

Harry Kane ‘pleasantly shocked’ by Thomas Tuchel appointment: ‘He brings a successful mentality’

19:30 , Mike Jones

Harry Kane has declared that Thomas Tuchel is the most effective man to win the World Cup for England – however admitted he was shocked when his former Bayern Munich supervisor was appointed.

Tuchel will start on 1 January and has an 18-month contract as England supervisor, taking within the 2026 World Cup.

And Kane, who captained them within the finals of Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, believes Tuchel has the tactical brilliance required in main tournaments.

Harry Kane ‘pleasantly shocked’ by Thomas Tuchel appointment

Greece’s dangerman

19:25 , Mike Jones

Greece’s Anastasios Bakasetas has had a hand in 13 targets throughout his final 14 appearances within the Nations League (six targets, seven assists) and because the inaugural version of the competitors in 2018-19 is the one participant to each rating (six) and help (seven) greater than 5 occasions.

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5 losses in 2024?

19:20 , Mike Jones

This shall be England’s sixteenth sport of 2024, solely ever taking part in extra video games in 1966 (17), 2018 (17) and 2021 (19) – the Three Lions have misplaced 4 occasions this calendar 12 months nevertheless, solely dropping extra occasions in 1981 (5).

Fortress Athens

19:15 , Mike Jones

Greece have gone 286 minutes with out conceding at house since Youssouf Fofana netted for France in November final 12 months, their longest run on house turf with out their opponents netting since going 617 minutes between February 2012 and October 2013.

Anthony Gordon eager to lastly work with Thomas Tuchel after failed Chelsea transfer

19:10 , Mike Jones

Anthony Gordon can not wait to lastly work with Thomas Tuchel having been determined to hitch England’s new boss when he was managing Chelsea.

The 23-year-old has established himself within the nationwide workforce set-up since making his debut in March, constructing on his spectacular performances for Newcastle.

Gordon made a big-money change to St James’ Park from Everton in January 2023 having gone near becoming a member of Chelsea the earlier summer time.

Anthony Gordon eager to lastly work with Thomas Tuchel after failed Chelsea transfer

England on the highway

19:05 , Mike Jones

England are unbeaten of their final seven away video games (W5 D2), their longest such run on the highway since 12 video games in a row between March 2013 and October 2015 beneath Roy Hodgson.

Three Lions have good recollections in Greece

19:00 , Mike Jones

England have received on all 4 of their earlier journeys to face Greece by an combination rating of 9-1, solely holding a greater win-rate away from house in opposition to Luxembourg (5/5).

Greece are on the longest energetic successful run of any European nation in all competitions (5 video games) and will win six consecutive matches for the primary time November 2013.

Can Greece win once more?

18:55 , Mike Jones

Greece went winless throughout their first 9 conferences with England in all competitions (D2 L7) earlier than successful 2-1 at Wembley final month.

The one groups to beat the Three Lions twice in the identical calendar 12 months are Wales in 1936, Italy in 1973, Belgium in 2018 and Hungary in 2022.

Carsley benches Kane once more

18:53 , Richard Jolly

“For the second time, Lee Carsley has fielded a workforce with out Harry Kane in opposition to Greece.

“This time by selection, nevertheless: whereas Kane criticised the gamers who stayed away, he has turned up and been rewarded with a spot on the bench.

“A penny for his ideas proper now.”

Anthony Gordon reveals all on failed Chelsea transfer: ‘It was fairly shut, to be trustworthy’

18:50 , Mike Jones

Anthony Gordon has revealed he was “determined” to play for Thomas Tuchel when the subsequent England supervisor tried to signal him in 2022 and may’t wait to hyperlink up with him on worldwide responsibility.

Tuchel’s Chelsea made a £40m bid for Gordon in the summertime of 2022 however the Merseyside membership refused to promote, with former supervisor Frank Lampard decided to maintain the winger.

Gordon finally joined Newcastle as an alternative in January 2023, 4 months after Chelsea had sacked Tuchel, and the 23-year-old has gone on to earn 10 England caps beneath Gareth Southgate and Lee Carsley.

Anthony Gordon reveals all on failed Chelsea transfer: ‘It was fairly shut’

England prepared for Greece

18:45 , Mike Jones

England workforce modifications

18:40 , Mike Jones

Lee Carsley makes eight modifications to the workforce that began in opposition to Finland in England final outing.

The gamers that stay are Kyle Walker, March Guehi and Jude Bellingham.

Jordan Pickford returns in aim whereas Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis fill out the remainder of the defence. In midfield Curtis Jones begins alongside Conor Gallagher within the holding roles with Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke on the wings.

Ollie Watkins begins up entrance in what is well the most important speaking level as Harry Kane begins the match on the bench.

Greece vs England line-ups

18:35 , Mike Jones

Greece XI: Vlachodimos:Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Siopis, Zafeiris; Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis

England XI: Pickford; Walker, Guehi, Konsa, Lewis; Gallagher, Jones; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Watkins

Gordon on nearly transferring to Chelsea

18:35 , Mike Jones

“It was fairly shut, to be trustworthy,” Gordon stated abotu his attainable transfer to Chelsea from Everton. “I used to be determined to go on the time and work with him [Thomas Tuchel] particularly. I felt like my model would swimsuit his model of play, the best way he was taking part in at Chelsea which was very thrilling for me.

“It didn’t find yourself taking place. It was a giant alternative for me that didn’t find yourself taking place and I’m wanting ahead to attending to work with him a few years later.”

Gordon on Greece defeat

18:30 , Mike Jones

Anthony Gordon says England need revenge on Greece after their defeat at Wembley.

Talking forward of the sport he stated: “I feel with the England nationwide workforce, we don’t really feel like we should always lose any sport so dropping a sport like that, we do need a little bit of revenge and to show we are able to beat them.

“With the gamers we’ve obtained, we felt like we should always have received at Wembley however we underperformed and didn’t take our probabilities and now now we have one other alternative to try this.”

Anthony Gordon on taking part in for membership and nation

18:25 , Mike Jones

Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was an harm doubt forward of the England squad getting collectively however he has been handed match and desires to play in these two internationals.

He spoke about what it’s prefer to play for his membership and his nation saying: “It’s query! I’d say no matter is my present workforce is that I’m taking part in for, is most necessary. That’s what’s in entrance of me and that’s the problem forward, so it’s laborious to say one.

“I feel with England it’s a unique feeling since you’re chosen to be in a bunch the place it’s the most effective from each workforce, which is an efficient feeling however I’d say what’s proper forward of me.”

Why Lewis Corridor can see stars aligning for him to satisfy England’s largest want

18:20 , Mike Jones

Of their final 13 matches, England have solely as soon as began with a specialist left-back. Now a specialist left-back has emerged who debuted beneath Thomas Tuchel and who, even earlier than the German takes cost, can profit from the teaching of England’s most-capped full-back. If the autumn of 2023 was decidedly troublesome for Lewis Corridor, a 12 months on, the celebs might appear to be aligning for him.

Of the six uncapped gamers in Lee Carsley’s squad this month, Corridor has the clearest path to a spot within the workforce. Luke Shaw started the Euro 2024 remaining, however his outings have develop into rarities amid his harm issues. Kieran Trippier was the right-back pressed into service on the other flank in Germany however he has opted for worldwide retirement.

Stars aligning for Lewis Corridor to satisfy England’s largest want

Corridor on taking part in in ‘huge video games’

18:15 , Mike Jones

Lewis Corridor is more likely to begin for England at left-back tonight and will he do effectively he may nail down that place as his personal.

He spoke about taking part in in huge video games and arising in opposition to high gamers within the hopes of cementing a spot within the nationwide workforce.

“I’ve performed in some huge video games this 12 months and confronted some tough opponents, Saka being the primary one,” Corridor stated. “He’s a really, superb participant. Noni [Madueke] as effectively – he’s actually fast, sturdy, highly effective.

“These two are troublesome opponents, Bernardo Silva as effectively. He’s completely different to them; a bit extra technical, shut management with the ball, finds himself in good positions which make him troublesome to mark.”

Greece vs England

18:10 , Mike Jones

The Three Lions have performed Greece at males’s senior stage on ten events, registering seven wins, drawing twice and dropping as soon as, at Wembley final month.

Carsley but to talk to Tuchel

18:05 , Mike Jones

Thomas Tuchel shall be taking on his position as England supervisor in January however determined to not converse with Lee Carsley forward of this worldwide break.

The explanation why are unknown however the incoming boss could not wish to intervene with Carsley’s final two video games in cost.

Amid mass withdrawals and a must-win sport, Carsley’s children will decide his England legacy

18:00 , Mike Jones

It’s an England soccer workforce, if not the England workforce that can take the sphere in Athens on Thursday night time. Aaron Ramsdale, Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish is a line-up that will require a false 9. There could also be an irony there, provided that Lee Carsley’s striker-less formation was a significant factor in defeat to Greece final month.

However as an alternative of every taking part in, they’re all absent, both injured or recuperating. Six of them began the Euro 2024 remaining and a seventh, Palmer, scored in it, so it appears no exaggeration to name it a stronger facet than the workforce Carsley will truly choose.

Amid mass withdrawals, Carsley’s children will decide his England legacy

Earlier conferences this century

17:55 , Mike Jones

England 4-0 Greece, August 2006

A gathering at Previous Trafford in opposition to Otto Rehhagel’s reigning European Champions resulted in a convincing win for brand spanking new boss Steve McClaren in his first sport in cost. Targets from John Terry, Frank Lampard and a brace from Peter Crouch proved the distinction on the day.

England 2-2 Greece, 6 October 2001

Who might neglect David Beckham’s unstoppable free-kick within the final minute to seal the end result and England’s place within the 2002 World Cup? Greece had taken the lead twice at Previous Trafford, both facet of Teddy Sheringham’s aim, but it surely was captain Beckham who took the plaudits after an all-action show to assist pull England over the road.

The final assembly

17:50 , Mike Jones

England 1-2 Greece

The guests scored in added time to win all three factors at Wembley within the first 2024-25 Nations league fixture between these sides.

Jude Bellingham thought he’d earned the Three Lions some extent with an 87th-minute strike however Vangelis Pavlidis – who had earlier damaged the impasse – scored his second aim of the night to seal the win.

What did Carsley be taught from Wembley defeat?

17:45 , Mike Jones

England had been crushed by Greece at Wembley over the last worldwide window and should now triumph away from house to have an opportunity at successful automated promotion.

Lee Carsley says the squad discovered so much from that defeat and can attempt to enhance tonight.

The interim boss stated: “At the beginning, the tempo now we have to play at and the probabilities we create now we have to take. Actual fundamentals, however reminder.

“We tried one thing completely different that night time so that you’ll most likely see one thing extra typical by way of the best way we play, however I count on us to play , attacking model and hopefully we are able to get end result.

“We’ve positively ready effectively for the sport, they’re very effectively organised and a powerful workforce with a terrific historical past. We positively didn’t underestimate them [in October] and we count on a tricky sport.

“We discovered they had been superb on the counter assault particularly so it’s going to be a troublesome sport.”

‘Southgate introduced again pleasure’

17:40 , Mike Jones

Harry Kane says that Gareth Southgate introduced again the enjoyment in taking part in for England and hopes that the previous supervisor’s exit doesn’t lead to that feeling being misplaced.

Kane stated: “I feel the enjoyment to play for England. I feel he introduced that again. I feel each camp folks had been excited to come back, each camp folks needed to play for England and, yeah, that’s crucial factor.

“I feel England comes earlier than something. England comes earlier than membership. England is crucial factor you play as knowledgeable footballer and Gareth was scorching on that and he wasn’t afraid to make selections if, you understand, that began to float from sure gamers.”

Kane on squad members dropping out

17:35 , Mike Jones

England captain Harry Kane isn’t greatest happy that so many senior gamers have dropped out of the squad for these two worldwide fixtures.

Talking to ITV he stated: “It’s a disgrace this week, clearly. I feel it’s a tricky interval of the season and, yeah, possibly that’s been taken benefit of that a bit bit.

“I don’t actually prefer it if I’m completely trustworthy. I feel, like I simply stated there, England comes earlier than something, any membership scenario.”

Harry Kane hits out at England teammates over withdrawals from squad: ‘I don’t actually prefer it’

17:30 , Mike Jones

Harry Kane has accused his England teammates of making the most of the shortage of a long-term supervisor by pulling out of the squad for this week’s must-win sport in opposition to Greece.

The England captain launched an assault on his fellow gamers after eight withdrew on Monday from interim supervisor Lee Carsley’s group.

Thomas Tuchel doesn’t begin as Gareth Southgate’s successor till January and Kane implied gamers wouldn’t have sat out the double header in opposition to Greece and Republic of Eire if the German was in cost.

Harry Kane hits out at England teammates over withdrawals from squad

Greece vs England prediction

17:25 , Mike Jones

England to bounce again from disappointment final day out and report victory in additional pragmatic trend than they tried final time the edges met.

Greece 1-2 England.

Carsley expects ‘robust sport’ in opposition to Greece

17:20 , Mike Jones

Lee Carsley says he’s anticipating the Three Lions to come back up in opposition to a contact facet in Greece once they conflict in a vital Nations League match tonight.

The interim boss stated: “We’re anticipating a tricky sport and it’s one now we have to win.“However we’re actually wanting ahead to it, we’ve had week’s coaching, the gamers are in good spirits and it’s going to be a promote out with a terrific environment.“We’ve needed to wait 4 or 5 weeks for this, however this subsequent window is so necessary to us, not simply tomorrow however Republic of Eire as effectively, so it’s a terrific problem for us.”

England have 9 gamers drop out

17:15 , Mike Jones

England have had 9 gamers drop out of the squad attributable to harm or recuperation leaving Lee Carsley with a troublesome job in opposition to Greece.

The interim boss was adamant that the gamers who stay can get a win and that his focus has been on making ready for the sport not managing those who dropped out.

Carsley stated: “The main target all camp has been on the gamers which are right here and it’s necessary that we benefit from this example.

“With the quantity of gamers which have pulled out, it provides different gamers a chance to be right here. We’re actually wanting ahead to the sport and it’s going to be a tricky check for us and the main target has been purely on the gamers which are right here.

“With the quantity of pull-outs we’ve had within the window, traditionally it’s been like that previously – November has all the time been a difficult window – however the tradition that Gareth, Steve and the remainder of the lads created has made it a very optimistic setting and the gamers which are right here completely need to be right here and so they’re prepared for the sport.”

Carsley on Branthwaite’s health

17:10 , Mike Jones

With so many England gamers lacking throughout this camp there is a chance for a few of the youthful members of the squad to make their mark.

One such participant was Everton’s Jarrod Branthwaite although an harm means he misses out in opposition to Greece and has returned to Everton for his restoration.

Lee Carsley stated: “We now have tried to provide Jarrad as lengthy we are able to however he’s most likely going to overlook out so Jarell [Quansah] will be a part of the travelling celebration and participate in the remainder of the camp.

“I feel it’s actually necessary that Jarrad hasn’t skilled. He’s been handled for the final two or three days and it’s a problem that Everton will now take over when he goes again.”

Lee Carsley disputes Pep Guardiola declare over Jack Grealish’s health

17:05 , Mike Jones

Lee Carsley has disputed Pep Guardiola’s assertion that Jack Grealish was not match for a world call-up by saying there was common communication between Manchester Metropolis and England earlier than the midfielder was chosen final week.

Grealish, who has missed Metropolis’s final six matches, was included within the 26-man celebration Carsley named on Thursday, however was one among eight withdrawals from the squad on Monday.

The £100m signing has scored twice in Carsley’s transient reign and the interim supervisor admitted it was a danger to choose Grealish, however stated it was based mostly on medical recommendation.

Lee Carsley disputes Pep Guardiola declare over Jack Grealish’s health

What’s the newest England workforce information?

17:00 , Mike Jones

Lee Carsley has already seen a number of accidents mount up, with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, centre midfielder Declan Rice and winger Bukayo Saka being probably the most notable ones from the standard first-choice line-up.

Phil Foden, Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish and backup goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale are additionally all out, that means Jarrod Bowen and Jarrad Branthwaite had been referred to as up as cowl together with the uncapped Morgan Rogers and Tino Livramento.

The latter pair be a part of James Trafford, Lewis Corridor, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Curtis Jones in hoping to earn a primary cap.

Branthwaite missed coaching on Tuesday and has since returned to Everton with Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah offering cowl.

The place can I watch the match?

16:55 , Mike Jones

Greece vs England shall be screened dwell on ITV1 and STV. It may be streamed through ITVX on suitable units, in addition to the STV Participant.

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When is Greece vs England?

16:50 , Mike Jones

The conflict takes place on Thursday 14 November with kick-off set for 7:45pm GMT.

Greece vs England

16:45 , Mike Jones

England head to Greece for an away conflict within the Nations League on Thursday night, with Lee Carsley hoping for a optimistic end result after struggling a Wembley defeat to the identical opponent final month.

There might effectively be new gamers handed a senior bow for the Three Lions this day out, with a complete of six now within the squad who’re to date uncapped, following a spate of harm withdrawals.

Curtis Jones, Lewis Corridor and Taylor Harwood-Bellis had been the trio initially included this time round with no cap to their title, however on the different finish of the dimensions the likes of Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker and Harry Kane stay concerned – all three with over 70 caps now and the captain previous the century mark.

Even so it’ll be an unfamiliar lineup a technique or one other, with an additional 9 gamers on this squad having to date performed between as soon as and eight occasions for England at this stage.

Good night!

14:50 , Mike Jones

Welcome to The Unbiased’s protection of tonight’s Nations League motion as England tackle Greece in a match which can have penalties on Thomas Tuchel’s upcoming reign.

Interim boss Lee Carsley is in cost for 2 extra matches and is tasked with securing promotion to the highest tier of the Nations League. Which means the Three Lions should defeat Greece tonight to have any hopes of successful their group.

We’ll convey you all of the workforce information, line-ups and newest updates all through the night so follow us as we construct as much as kick off at 7.45pm.