Jones then topped it all off in the 83rd minute by scoring with a cheeky flick from substitute Morgan Gibbs-White ’s pass to seal the three points. He ended his England debut with 62 passes completed (95 per cent accuracy), made four tackles and won seven of his nine ground duels. An impressive start to his international career.

Ollie Watkins justified his selection ahead of captain Harry Kane, who was dropped to the bench, with an early opener in Athens.

While England are set to welcome the Republic of Ireland to their home venue on Sunday, Carsley is pleased with the development he has seen so far