UEFA Nations League LIVE: Greece 0-3 England – radio commentary, report and live text

Jones boosted his claims for a full England cap with an impressive season at Liverpool, so it was a dream night for the midfielder as he not only finally made his full international bow, but topped it off with a moment of confidence and brilliance.

England were already on their way to victory when silence descended on the packed Olympic Stadium in Greece, leaving Liverpool-born Jones to provide the perfect ending to a hugely satisfying evening.

Jones had already shown various forms of sleight of hand, as well as composure in possession, but there was a rare audacity about the way he fired a finish over Greek keeper Vlachodimos with the inside of his right heel after Gibbs-White’s throw.

England went into this match surrounded by questions, and also threatened with the possibility of a play-off unless they got the right result against a Greek side who were so much their superiors in October.

Carsley’s bold move to leave Kane on the bench paid off, while he was also able to hand first caps to Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, who came on for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa at half-time, and fellow Villa player Morgan Rogers, who introduced in the second half.

England controlled large parts of this match but still needed Pickford to show again how valuable he is, especially with a fine second-half save from Fotis Ioannidis with the score 1-0.

Carsley’s final match is against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday and he has now opened up the chance to see his successor Thomas Tuchel avoid a Nations League play-off.