Lee Carsley expressed optimism about returning to the England Under-21s following the team's recent 2-1 loss to Greece. He stated that the defeat would have "almost no impact" on his prospects of becoming the permanent England manager. Carsley clarified that his role was to oversee three camps before transitioning to a new manager. In a tactical decision, Carsley opted to play without a traditional striker, positioning Jude Bellingham as a false nine. This strategy did not yield the desired results, as Greece managed to score two goals, with Bellingham netting the only equalizer for England. The match marked a historic moment for Greece, as it was their first victory at Wembley and their first win against England. They could have added to their tally, having three goals disallowed during the match.