The Three Lions have caught up with the Greeks in the standings, who have a game in hand.
The England team beat Finland away in the 4th round of the group stage of the 2024/25 Nations League. The meeting in Helsinki ended with a score of 1:3.
In the 18th minute of the match, Jack Grealish put the guests ahead. The Three Lions were able to develop their advantage in the second half – in the 74th minute, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored.
In the 84th minute, the English made the score a rout – Declan Rice scored. The Finns responded only with a consolation goal, the author of which was Arttu Hoskonen in the 87th minute.
After this victory, England with 9 points is in second place in Group 2 of Division B of the Nations League. Lee Carsley's charges are behind Greece on additional indicators, which has a game in hand. In third place is Ireland, with 3 points. Finland (0) – last.
In the fifth round of the League of Nations, the England team will play away to Greece on November 14, and the Finns will play away to Ireland on the same day.