Gareth Southgate’s England Stun Greece in Euro 2024 QualifierGareth Southgate’s England Stun Greece in Euro 2024 Qualifier London, March 24, 2023 – England’s football team pulled off a stunning 4-0 victory over Greece in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier at the Olympic Stadium in London. Manager Gareth Southgate’s side dominated the match from start to finish, putting on a clinical display of attacking football. England burst into life in the early stages, with Raheem Sterling opening the scoring in just the third minute. The Manchester City forward finished calmly after being set up by a pinpoint pass from Bukayo Saka. Saka continued to torment the Greek defense, providing the assist for England’s second goal in the 22nd minute. Marcus Rashford cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. The hosts extended their lead in the 35th minute when Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot. The captain was brought down by goalkeeper Panagiotis Tachtsidis, and Kane made no mistake from 12 yards. England continued to push forward in the second half, with Phil Foden adding a fourth goal in the 65th minute. The Manchester City midfielder curled a delightful shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Southgate’s team controlled possession throughout the match and limited Greece to few chances. Greece goalkeeper Tachtsidis made a couple of fine saves, but he was helpless to prevent England from scoring four brilliant goals. The result was a major statement of intent from Gareth Southgate’s side. England are now top of Group I and will look to continue their winning start when they face Belgium in their next qualifier in March 2024. Southgate praised his team’s performance after the match, saying: “We started the game with great intensity and played with a real attacking threat. Our finishing was clinical, and our defense was solid. It was a very pleasing performance overall.” England’s dominance over Greece was a testament to the progress the team has made under Southgate. The Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020, and they will be among the favorites to win Euro 2024.
