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.

England interim manager Lee Carsley chose a bold starting XI to face Greece in Athens and, after being rewarded with an impressive 3-0 win, he made his feelings clear