Bellingham hails Three Lions' character after Greece win
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Adam Drury
The England midfielder praised his team-mates' work rate and quality following the 3-0 win in Athens
Report: Greece v England
Jude Bellingham was delighted with a huge team effort as England clinched a crucial 3-0 Nations League victory over Greece.
The win puts the Three Lions top of their group, knowing that another three points against Republic of Ireland at Wembley on Sunday will see them promoted to League A.
Bellingham's shot rebounded back off the post and in off the Greek goalkeeper for England's second goal, the icing on the cake for the number 10.
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He said: "We had a good defensive shape and showed character. The staff set up a gameplan that was perfect for this game.
"With the ball we tried stuff regardless of whether it came off or not - but we showed perseverance to get the win."
Curtis Jones, Lewis Hall and Morgan Rogers all made their senior debuts in Athens and Bellingham is encouraged by the talent surrounding him at international level.
He said: "We're all exciting players, we want to get on the ball and be creative.
"We're going to lose the ball and I think it's amazing that regardless of how many times we tried and lost it, we carried on doing it and that was the most important thing in the end, I think."
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