England claim dramatic late victory in UEFA Nations League clash

Hosts snatch winner in dying minutes to beat 10-man Greece

England came from behind to snatch a dramatic late victory over Greece in their UEFA Nations League clash at Wembley on Tuesday.

The hosts fell behind to a Dimitrios Pelkas penalty in the first half, but hit back through Bukayo Saka in the second.

The match looked set to end in a draw until Harry Kane headed home a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold in the dying minutes.

England dominated possession from the start and created a number of chances, but they were unable to find a way past the Greek defense.

The visitors took the lead against the run of play in the 38th minute when Saka was adjudged to have fouled Giorgos Masouras in the penalty area.

Pelkas stepped up to take the spot-kick and sent Jordan Pickford the wrong way.

England continued to press after the break and finally found an equalizer in the 55th minute.

Saka played a one-two with Kane on the edge of the area and then curled a shot into the bottom corner.

The hosts continued to press and were rewarded in the 85th minute when Kane headed home a cross from Alexander-Arnold.

The victory was a welcome boost for England after their disappointing defeat to Hungary on Saturday.

It keeps them top of Group C3 in the UEFA Nations League and in contention for a place in the semi-finals.

England will now face Italy in their final group game on Friday.

In another result, Northern Ireland beat Cyprus 3-1 to move off the bottom of Group C2.

The Irish took the lead through Josh Magennis in the 36th minute and doubled their advantage through Shayne Lavery in the 54th.

Andreas Makris pulled a goal back for Cyprus in the 65th minute, but Magennis restored Northern Ireland's two-goal lead in the 80th.

The win moves Northern Ireland up to third in the group, one point behind Cyprus.

They will now face Greece in their final group game on Saturday.