Greece take on the visitors England in the round 5 match of UEFA Nations League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, November 14th at Olympic Stadium of Athens (Athens).
Greece are, of course, remembered for their sensational victory at Euro 2004. However, they have struggled for a long time to qualify for major tournaments, missing out in one qualifier after another. Last year, they stood little chance in a group with France and the Netherlands. They did have a backdoor route through the Nations League but, after thrashing Kazakhstan 5-0 in March, they lost to Georgia on penalties in the decisive round. Following this, Jovanović was replaced by Poyet, whose first test was leading Greece in League B of the Nations League, where they were promoted by Gus. So far, they’ve shown a perfect record, defeating not only Finland and Ireland (twice) but also pulling off a shocking 2-1 win over England in England, honoring the late Boldock in the process.
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England now has a permanent coach. The “Three Lions” made it to their second consecutive Euro final in Germany, only to lose once again, with Spain's victory widely seen as deserved. This marked the end of a successful yet contentious era under Southgate. The FA took its time finding a replacement, allowing Lee Carsley, the U21 coach and interim manager, to step in. He openly expressed interest in a path similar to Gareth’s. While in September, the British secured “routine” 2-0 wins over bottom-tier teams Finland and Ireland, they faltered in October with a 1-2 loss to Greece. They regained composure with a solid win in Helsinki, but news soon followed that Thomas Tuchel would take over, starting in January. So, how will the team fare under these circumstances—especially in Athens, where they need to win, ideally with a convincing margin?
Until the autumn setback, the “Three Lions” had a strong record against the “Hellenes,” with five wins and two draws. It’s unlikely the hosts will enjoy another successful outcome. Backing the “Three Lions” to take their revenge here.
Prediction for the match: England to win.
