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

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. It was a far cry from a month ago when Carsley boldly picked a team featuring no recognized strikers — Kane was injured on that occasion — and full of midfielders,