ideal start with wins away to the Republic of Ireland and at home to Finland. This was his first mis-step – but it was a big one.
The stakes have now been raised for Carsley and England before their next game, against Finland again, in Helsinki on Sunday.
Greece honour Baldock on moving night
There were emotional scenes when Pavlidis showed clever footwork to dance between England’s defenders before driving low past Pickford for Greece’s first ever Wembley goal.
He raced away to celebrate in front of the elated visiting fans, pointing at the black armband he was wearing in memory Baldock, best known for playing for Sheffield United, but who also made 12 appearances for Greece.
The Greek players were determined to honour Baldock as they then held up a shirt emblazoned with his name – and they also honoured their former colleague with the manner of this performance, which was a credit to them and brought a well-merited win.
