An ingenious goal by full debutant Curtis Jones capped an impressive England victory in Greece as the Three Lions moved top of their group and ensured promotion to League A is in their hands on the final matchday on Sunday.
Facing opponents who had not lost at home for a year and have the most wins in the competition of any team, the visitors took the lead when Ollie Watkins pounced after seven minutes but had goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to thank before Jude Bellingham’s strike went in via a post and Odysseas Vlachodimos’ back 13 minutes from time.
Liverpool midfielder Jones flicked in the third with a brilliant backheel from substitute Morgan Gibbs-White’s pass six minutes later.
England, who took revenge for their 2-1 home defeat to Greece at Wembley on October 10, will earn promotion if they win at home to the Republic of Ireland on Sunday (5pm GMT).
WHAT A GOAL FROM CURTIS JONES! 💥
A beautiful little flick puts England three clear! 🏴🏴🏴#ITVFootball | #NationsLeague | @LFC pic.twitter.com/lkmbDJzRqO
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 14, 2024
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