There was a distinct feeling of unfamiliarity for Harry Kane on Thursday night as he warmed the bench on a brisk Athens evening. We've seen the Three Lions' record goalscorer cash in no matter the environment.

Watkins repaid Lee Carsley’s faith with an early goal as the Three Lions put themselves on course for Nations League promotion

The victory over Greece showed England's future without their all-time top goalscorer will not be as bleak as many anticipate

This time, Lee Carsley’s gamble paid off. In a surprise move, England’s interim coach left captain Harry Kane on the bench for the Nations League match against Greece on Thursday and the youthful team eased to a 3-0 win in Athens.

Lee Carsley has confirmed whether Harry Kane will start England’s all-important Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Three Lions host the Boys in Green at Wembley, knowing that victory will guarantee promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League.

England's Jarrod Bowen celebrates England's Curtis Jones, background, after scoring his side's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and the Repu

The Three Lions captain took to Instagram to share some photographs of the England players enjoying water volleyball ahead of their upcoming Nations League group-stage clash against Ireland. In his post,