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Jones purpose caps win as Nations League promotion goes to closing fixtures

Jones purpose caps win as Nations League promotion goes to closing fixtures

An ingenious purpose by full debutant Curtis Jones capped a formidable England victory in Greece because the Three Lions moved high of their group and ensured promotion to League A is of their palms on the ultimate matchday on Sunday.

Dealing with opponents who had not misplaced at house for a yr and have essentially the most wins within the competitors of any workforce, the guests took the lead when Ollie Watkins pounced after seven minutes however had goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to thank earlier than Jude Bellingham’s strike went in through a publish and Odysseas Vlachodimos’ again 13 minutes from time.

Liverpool midfielder Jones flicked within the third with a superb backheel from substitute Morgan Gibbs-White’s move six minutes later.

England, who took revenge for his or her 2-1 house defeat to Greece at Wembley on October 10, will earn promotion in the event that they win at house to the Republic of Eire on Sunday (5pm GMT).

WHAT A GOAL FROM CURTIS JONES! 💥

An attractive little flick places England three clear! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#ITVFootball | #NationsLeague | @LFC pic.twitter.com/lkmbDJzRqO

— ITV Soccer (@itvfootball) November 14, 2024

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