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Roy Keane poured praise on England as Lee Carsley’s much-changed team powered to an impressive 3-0 away win in Greece, as he urged Ireland to up their game in Sunday’s final Nations League Group B2 tie at Wembley. England captain Harry Kane was dropped to the bench on a night when anything but victory would see Greece win the group, but a youthful England side turned on the style to secure a fine victory. Carsley’s bold selection backfired last month but worked this time as the Euro 2024 runners-up silenced a packed Olympic Stadium, where Ollie Watkins justified his selection with an early opener.

Jordan Pickford produced some important saves before Jude Bellingham saw a low shot come back off the post and deflect in off Greece goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. England knew a win by two goals would see them take control of Group B2 thanks to a superior head-to-head record with the hosts, with Jones wrapping up a fine victory with a beautiful finish. The triumph in Athens means victory against the Republic of Ireland in Carsley’s final match before handing over to Tuchel will see them promoted in the Nations League.



"It was all positives for England in this game,” Keane told ITV Sport. "All the players performed. The big players stepped up, younger players came in and did very well.

Lee Carsley tonight, after the stick he got a month ago, he deserves all the praise now. "You have to earn the right to play. For all your qualities, if you don’t defend properly and hav.

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