England comfortably defeated the home team Greece 3-0 in their Nations League encounter on November 14, securing the top position in Group B2. They will approach their final match against Ireland with the aim of earning promotion.
Key Goals and Standout Performances
Goals scored by Ollie Watkins, an own goal from the Greek team, and a late touch from Curtis Jones on his first match ensured a solid win for England, bringing their total to 12 points after five games.
They currently hold a better position than Greece, who defeated them 2-1 in London in October, based on goal difference.
Early Lead Courtesy of Ollie Watkins
Watkins scored to give his team the lead in the seventh minute following a cutback from Noni Madueke, who was starting for England for the first time.
The team traveled to Greece without nine players among them are Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold who withdrew from interim manager Lee Carsley’s squad because of injuries.
Second-Half Pressure and Own Goal Seals the Win
Jude Bellingham’s goal in the 78th minute, which bounced off the post and then off the keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos for an own goal, gave them the victory after they had to withstand some pressure from the home team in the second half.
Jones scored a third goal four minutes later with a clever flick, as England built a lead over Greece in preparation for their final match against Ireland on November 17.
Greece Hopes in Their Final Match
The Greeks are currently in second place following their initial defeat in the campaign and will head to Finland for their final match. The team that finishes first secures promotion, while the team that places second enters a playoff.
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