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The interim boss’ bold selection backfired in the reverse fixture at Wembley, where the visitors’ historic 2-1 win helped put them in control of Group B2 heading into Thursday’s Olympic Stadium encounter. Greece knew they would seal automatic promotion to the Nations League top tier with a match to spare if they avoided defeat, in the process consigning England to the play-offs in Thomas Tuchel’s first camp. Carsley once again raised eyebrows with his selection as he named Kane on the bench, but replacement Ollie Watkins scored early into a win wrapped up by a Odysseas Vlachodimos own goal and Curtis Jones’ beautiful flick.

The 3-0 victory takes England ahead of Greece thanks to superior head-to-head record, meaning victory against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley in Carsley’s final match will see them promoted. “I think it was important,” the interim boss said of the win. “We spoke yesterday about matching their energy and enthusiasm.



“We knew it was going to be a difficult game. We saw that at Wembley, so it was important, like I spoke about, to attack and to try and be as creative as we could. “The most pleasing thing about tonight was the amount of control that we played with.

The shape of the team was really good. We had a lot of possession, created a lot of chances. First game.

First goal. First win. @curtisjr_10 is your England Player of the Match connected by @EE ! 🏆 pic.

twitter.com/1JgQJFfLHm — England (@England) November 14, 2024 “It w.

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