“England regained control of their Nations League group on Thursday evening, beating Greece 3-0 in Athens. Lee Carsley’s surprise decision to pick Ollie Watkins paid off after just seven minutes, the Aston Villa striker poking England into the lead after good work from Noni Madueke on the right wing. It was a deserved reward after a bright start, with England recording almost as much xG in the opening 18 minutes (0.69) as they did in the whole of the reverse fixture at Wembley last month (0.84). Greece rallied midway through the half but England were good value for their lead at the break. …”
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Greece 0 England 3: Lee Carsley’s Watkins gamble pays off as Pickford and Curtis Jones impress
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