Greece 0-3 England Player Ratings: Bellingham and Pickford help the Three Lions maintain perfect record on Greek soil

Greece hosted England at the Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium in the UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, November 14 and suffered a 3-0 defeat against their visitors.

The Three Lions made a delightful start to the contest and raced into an early lead. Noni Madueke set up Ollie Watkins for 1-0 after some lovely work on the right flank. Greece played some good football on their left flank but saw Konstantinos Tsimikas denied by Jordan Pickford as the Everton ‘keeper made a great save. England led Greece 1-0 at half-time.

Jude Bellingham created England’s second goal midway through the second half after his shot was deflected in off Odysseas Vlachodimos and an own goal was awarded. The visitors then created a lovely third goal finished off by Curtis Jones to secure a comfortable 3-0 win.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.

Greece Player Ratings vs England

Goalkeeper

Odysseas Vlachodimos – 5.5/10

Vlachodimos was called upon for one save in the first period. He scored an own goal in the second half after the ball deflected off him.

Defenders

Lazaros Rota – 7/10

Rota put in a good performance on the right side of Greece’s defence. He won all four of his duels and made two clearances.

Konstantinos Mavropanos – 7/10

Mavropanos was solid in the middle for his team. He won eight duels and made six clearances.

Konstantinos Koulierakis – 7.5/10

Koulierakis made a great start to the game for Greece. He won six duels, made two clearances and also two last-man tackles.

Konstantinos Tsimikas – 7/10

Tsimikas was active on the left flank and saw a shot saved in the first half. He also won two duels and made two interceptions.

Midfielders

Manolis Siopis – 6.5/10

Siopis was good on the ball and distributed it well. He passed it with 88% accuracy including two key passes and four long balls.

Anastasios Bakasetas – 6.5/10

The Greek captain had a good game in the middle of the park and was subbed off shortly after half-time.

Christos Zafeiris – 6/10

Zafeiris had a poor game in midfield and was also booked.

Forwards

Giorgos Masouras – 5.5/10

Masouras was booked in the first half after making a slow start. He also won just one of eight duels and was dispossessed nine times.

Vangelis Pavlidis – 6/10

Pavlidis made a slow start to the contest and was subbed off shortly after the break.

Christos Tzolis – 6.5/10

Tzolis made a slow start but won three duels and attempted two shots.

Substitutes

Dimitrios Giannoulis – 6.5/10

He replaced Pavlidis but could not create any chances either.

Dimitrios Pelkas – 6.5/10

Dimitrios replaced Tsimikas and had a decent game for Greece.

Fotis Ioannidis – 6.5/10

He replaced Bakasetas and played well.

Giannis Konstantelias – 6.5/10

Konstantelias replaced Masouras and put in a good shift for the hosts.

Petros Mantalos – N/A

Mantalos played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Ivan Jovanovic – 6.5/10

The manager set his team up well but was heavily outclassed.

England Player Ratings vs Greece

Goalkeeper

Jordan Pickford – 8.5/10

Pickford was booked for time-wasting in the first half but made a sharp save to deny Tsimikas. He made a total of five saves in the match and also played 11 long balls.

Defenders

Kyle Walker – 7/10

Walker had a decent game on the ball. He also won three duels and made one clearance.

Marc Guehi – 7/10

Guehi was composed in defence for England. He won three duels and made three interceptions.

Ezri Konsa – 6.5/10

Konsa put in a good performance in defence and was subbed off at half-time.

Rico Lewis – 7.5/10

Lewis was sharp on the Three Lions’ left flank. He won all four of his duels, made three clearances and also played 38 passes with perfect accuracy.

Midfielders

Conor Gallagher – 7/10

Gallagher made a rash start to the game and was booked in the first half. He won eight duels and made three interceptions.

Jude Bellingham – 7.5/10

Bellingham made a decent start and was booked in the first half. He created England’s second goal which was eventually awarded as an own goal.

Curtis Jones – 7.5/10

Jones made some lovely passing combinations and played well. He scored his team’s third goal with a cheeky backheel after a lovely move.

Forwards

Noni Madueke – 7.5/10

Madueke provided an assist for his team’s first goal. He played two other key passes and won four duels in a great performance.

Ollie Watkins – 7.5/10

Watkins made a sharp start and scored in the seventh minute to give England a 1-0 lead. He also won two duels.

Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10

Gordon made a slow start to the contest. He played one key pass and saw his only shot of the game blocked.

Substitutes

Lewis Hall – 6.5/10

Hall replaced Konsa and put in a good performance.

Morgan Rogers – 6.5/10

Morgan Rogers replaced Gordon and put in a lively cameo.

Jarrod Bowen – 6.5/10

He replaced Madueke and put in a decent performance for England.

Harry Kane – 6.5/10

Kane replaced Watkins and played well.

Morgan Gibbs-White – 7/10

He provided the assist for England’s third goal.

Manager

Lee Carsley – 8/10

The manager named a good XI and also made good changes during the match.