England Loses 2-1 to Greece in Nations League

Interim England manager Lee Carsley faced criticism after his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley, marking his first loss in charge. The match, which paid tribute to the late George Baldock, saw England struggle with a striker-less formation that was only practiced for 20 minutes prior to the game. Greece's Vangelis Pavlidis scored both goals, while Jude Bellingham managed a late equalizer before Pavlidis secured the win in stoppage time. Carsley admitted the team was 'second best' and that the tactical experiment failed to gel, as key players underperformed. He expressed disappointment over the defensive mistakes leading to the goals and emphasized the need for a strong response in future matches. Carsley's bold decision-making has raised questions about his suitability for the permanent managerial role, especially in light of Harry Kane's absence and the overall lack of attacking cohesion.