England vs Greece

2024 - 10 - 11

When Greece Became England's New BFFs (In Football, That Is!)

England Football Team - Football Upsets - Greece Football Team - Lee Carsley - UEFA Nations League - Vangelis Pavlidis

Greece's shocking win at Wembley marks their first victory over England—who would've thought?!

In a historical turn of events, Greece pulled off an unbelievable upset at Wembley, defeating England 2-1 in the Nations League. Vangelis Pavlidis became the hero of the day, scoring both goals and making a name for himself in this high-stakes clash. Under Lee Carsley, England had high hopes of maintaining the momentum, but the game took an unexpected twist that left fans scratching their heads.

The match witnessed England dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities. However, they lacked the finishing touch, as demonstrated by Cole Palmer’s missed chance in the first half. On the contrary, Greece stayed resilient, and when the second half kicked off, it was Vangelis Pavlidis who decided to heat things up. He scored twice, stunning the crowd and putting Greece ahead, much to the dismay of the English squad and their supporters.

Jude Bellingham momentarily ignited hopes for the home team with a goal that brought the score to a tense 1-2 late in the game. Despite the late thrill, it wasn’t enough to secure a comeback. England's shortcomings were glaring, leading to disappointing player ratings with Phil Foden at the center of criticism for his quiet performance. It was a night that Lee Carsley would surely want to forget as he aims for a permanent position as England's manager.

Interestingly, not only did this loss mark England’s first defeat under Carsley’s management but it was also the first time Greece claimed a victory over England in football history. The emotional dedication of their win to George, beloved figure in Greek sports, adds a heartfelt touch to this incredible milestone. Football just got a lot more exciting, and who knows what else is in store for these two nations in the future?

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England 1-2 Greece: Nations League – as it happened (The Guardian)

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How England were beaten by Greece after Pavlidis' stoppage-time ... (The Athletic)

Lee Carsley's side were outplayed at Wembley and two goals from Vangelis Pavlidis led Greece to a 2-1 victory.

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Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream England vs ... (CNET)

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Pavlidis double seals famous win for Greece over England (Reuters)

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Lee Carsley's hopes of landing the England job on a permanent basis took a blow after a terrible showing at Wembley in the Nations League.

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England 1-2 Greece: Vangelis Pavlidis' double stuns Wembley and ... (Sky Sports)

Match report as Vangelis Pavlidis second-half double gives Greece a 2-1 Nations League win over England at Wembley; Jude Bellingham had appeared to rescue a ...

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England vs Greece LIVE! Nations League result, match stream and ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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Nations League: Pavlidis double seals famous win for Greece over ... (Sportstar)

Greece beat England for the first time as Vangelis Pavlidis struck twice in a deserved 2-1 victory in Nations League Group B2 at Wembley on Thursday.

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