Lee Carsley praised England’s squad depth after a 3-0 Nations League win over Greece, showcasing the quality that awaits new coach Thomas Tuchel. Despite nine player withdrawals before the Athens fixture, including stars like Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Carsley’s team managed an impressive performance, bolstering their promotion hopes.
Ollie Watkins, filling in for Harry Kane—who was controversially benched following his critique of absent teammates—opened the scoring early on. Jude Bellingham’s deflected shot doubled England’s lead before Curtis Jones sealed the victory with a stylish back-flick. With a win over Ireland at Wembley on Sunday, England would secure promotion to League A.
For interim coach Carsley, the match was a statement of the talent Tuchel will inherit when he assumes the role on January 1.
Carsley highlighted the contributions of young talents like Noni Madueke, Curtis Jones, and Anthony Gordon, who demonstrated their potential in a challenging away game. With four wins in five games as caretaker, Carsley believes England is moving in the right direction.
While confirming Kane would start against Ireland, Carsley applauded Watkins’ contribution in his post-match comments.
