Blow for Lee Carsley as Greece beat England in perfect tribute to George Baldock

Blow for Lee Carsley as Greece beat England in perfect tribute to George Baldock

UPSET: Greece pulled off a huge win at Wembley. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Lee Carsley’s chances of becoming Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor as England boss received a major blow as Greece paid tribute to George Baldock with a historic 2-1 Nations League win.

The interim manager opened his reign with promising victories against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, but his bold, attack-minded selection came unstuck under the Wembley arch.

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