England Edges Closer to UEFA Nations League Promotion with Dominant Win Over Greece

England moved a step closer to UEFA Nations League promotion with an impressive 3-0 victory over Greece on Thursday.
Looking to avenge their unexpected defeat at Wembley, the Three Lions dominated their opponents with goals from Ollie Watkins, debutant Curtis Jones, and an own goal by Odisseas Vlachodimos, prompted by a Jude Bellingham shot that struck the post.
This win puts England at the top of their group, level on points with Greece but ahead due to superior goal difference and head-to-head results.
A win of any sorts against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley on Sunday will see England return to League A at the first attempt.

Here are the full England player ratings from the triumphant match in Athens:

England Player Ratings vs Greece: Curtis Jones Shines on Debut
Jordan Pickford – 9/10 – Produced crucial saves to secure the win and clean sheet, underlining his significance for England.
Kyle Walker – 6/10 – Played conservatively, opting to go backwards when in good positions. Transitioned to centre-back satisfactorily in the second half.
Ezri Konsa – 7/10 – Delivered a solid performance, completing 100% of his passes and winning both of his contested ground duels. Substituted at halftime, likely due to an injury.
Marc Guehi – 8/10 – Strong on the ball with key interceptions and tackles to keep Greece at bay.
Rico Lewis – 8/10 – Efficient with possession and found himself in threatening positions. Almost scored in the second half but was denied by a good save.
Conor Gallagher – 8/10 – Worked hard defensively and pushed England forward upon regaining possession.
Curtis Jones – 9/10 – Showed exceptional skill on the ball and was alert to Greek counter-attacks. Completed 65 of 68 passes. Scored a well-taken goal on an outstanding debut, praised by former England and Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie as ‘outstanding.’
Noni Madueke – 8/10 – Assisted Watkins’ goal with an excellent run and cut-back and was a constant threat, creating three chances and having five touches in the opposition box.
Jude Bellingham – 9/10 – Dominant through the midfield, hitting the post twice. His shot led to the own goal by Vlachodimos. Although not credited with a goal, his impact was undeniable.
Anthony Gordon – 6/10 – Showed flashes of danger but was less influential than Madueke.
Ollie Watkins – 8/10 – Scored a well-taken goal and served as a solid focal point for England's attack, despite being isolated at times.

Substitutes:
Lewis Hall (46′, for Konsa) – 7/10 – A dependable debut with potential for a bright future as England’s left-back.
Harry Kane (67′, for Watkins) – 7/10 – Contributed significantly off the ball, including a run that created space for Bellingham’s shot leading to the second goal.
Morgan Rogers (67′, for Gordon) – 7/10 – Made the smart pass to Bellingham that set up the second goal, despite not being credited with an assist.
Jarrod Bowen (67′, for Madueke) – 7/10 – Played a part in the build-up to the third goal.
Morgan Gibbs-White (79′, for Gallagher) – 7/10 – Assisted Jones’ goal as England finished strongly.