Nine England players withdrew from the squad due to injuries and health concerns as the team traveled to Greece for their Nations League match. In the penultimate group game, England faced a tough competition from Greece, with both teams in contention for promotion. In the end, it was a close match, with Ollie Watkins scoring the sole goal for England after a brilliant assist from Noni Madueke. The win means England has secured a spot in the finals while Greece still has a chance to earn promotion with a draw. Fans can join the discussion on social media through the #bbcfootball hashtag or by texting the provided numbers.
England, led by manager Carsley, suffered a shocking defeat against Greece in a match that saw Carsley experiment with a new system of play, opting to go without a recognized number nine. Despite having a wealth of attacking talent, England looked toothless and could not come back from a deserved lead by Greece. Carsley defended his decision, stating that the system is still an option for future games.