Nations League: Nothing for Saka, Palmer as Greece make history against England at Wembley

Nations League: Nothing for Saka, Palmer as Greece make history against England at Wembley

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:08 - 10.10.2024

A brace from Vangelis Pavlidis including a stoppage-time winner sent Greece go top of UEFA Nations League Group B2 with a first-ever victory against England.

Greece recorded a first-ever win against England, winning 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.

England interim boss Lee Carsley sentt out an exciting starting lineup that featured no natural striker.

The formation promised much with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden interchanging in attack, but delivered little,

Bellingham and Cole Palmer tested Odysseas Vlachodimos inside three minutes. However, England's attacking flair came at the cost of defensive stability, and Greece capitalised.

Despite the host's dominance, Greece struck first after the break, Vangelis Pavlidis slotting past Pickford from close range.

ukayo Saka was taken off injured which should be cause for concern for Arsenal, and England finally found their footing when Ollie Watkins' introduction brought a familiar shape.

Dominic Solanke teed up Bellingham for a thunderous equaliser, but the visitors stole the win in stoppage time. Pavlidis fired in his second, sealing a famous victory.

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