Impressive England too slick for Greece

ENGLAND are on course for promotion back to the Nations League top tier after debutant Curtis Jones' fantastic flick completed an impressive 3-0 victory in Greece as Thomas Tuchel watched from afar.

- By SIMON PEACH

The Football Association's decision for its new manager to start in the new year raised eyebrows, just as interim Lee Carsley's penultimate selection did for last night's must-win match.

England captain Harry Kane was dropped to the bench on a night when anything but victory would see Greece win Group B2 having secured a historic 2-1 triumph at Wembley.

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.