England convincingly defeated Greece in its first game of the international break, taking the lead of Group B in League 2 of the Nations League. The victory in Athens means the Three Lions control its destiny, if it defeats Ireland, then England will get promoted to League 1 of the Nations League just in time for the arrival of Thomas Tuchel.

England captain Harry Kane only appeared off the bench away to Greece in midweek but will start his country's final Nations League group game against Ireland on Sunday, interim-manager Lee Carsley has said before his last match in charge.

After a thumping victory in Athens, England’s Nations League fate is in their hands. On Sunday night, Carsley only needs to secure a victory over Ireland, the country with whom he made 40 international appearances,