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Interim coach Lee Carsley was delighted with the progress of his England aspect as they defeated Greece 3-0 in Athens to maneuver prime of their Nations League group.
Having fallen to a 2-1 defeat to Greece after they travelled to Wembley at the beginning of October, the Three Lions exacted revenge as Ollie Watkins opened the scoring early earlier than an personal purpose and debut purpose from Curtis Jones accomplished the rout deep within the second half.
The travelling aspect entered the worldwide break with out a number of key figures, together with Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold, after 9 gamers withdrew with harm.
Whereas England are set to welcome the Republic of Eire to their house venue on Sunday, Carsley is happy with the event he has seen to date.
“It represents that we’re shifting in the best route. We received’t get too carried away, we have now an enormous recreation on Sunday at Wembley,” he informed ITV.
“It’s simply essential the gamers performed to their strengths. We now have plenty of excellent expertise. The gamers that weren’t right here, we targeting those who have been. They took their alternative right this moment.”
1982 – Curtis Jones is the primary Liverpool participant to attain on his England debut since Sammy Lee again in November 1982, additionally in an away recreation in opposition to Greece. Flick. pic.twitter.com/lqL9XsrKGm
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Carsley’s crew featured three debutants – Jones, Morgan Rogers and Lewis Corridor – with Jones scoring an audacious backheel flick to stun the gang.
The Liverpool midfielder capped off what was already an amazing efficiency as he had probably the most touches from both crew (86) and delivered 100% passing accuracy within the last third.
“Curtis Jones is an impressive participant. He performed very well, even with out his purpose. Along with his purpose it was a wonderful efficiency,” Carsley enthused.
“Individuals have been talking final evening concerning the inexperience within the squad however these gamers are enjoying for his or her golf equipment at a very excessive stage.”
