Amanuensis Free Kick Leads to £500 Wager Loss for Jack Grealish, Courtesy of Trent Alexander-Arnold
England took a decisive step towards securing a win in the UEFA Nations League after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunning free kick to put them 2-0 ahead against Finland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday.
The Liverpool defender, who has been under scrutiny for his defensive skills, silenced his critics with a top-corner strike in the 74th minute. Roy Keane, Manchester United midfield legend, acknowledged that when given time, Alexander-Arnold's delivery is fantastic.
Jack Grealish, Alexander-Arnold's teammate, had promised him £500 if he scored a goal. The Aston Villa midfielder had opened the scoring for England earlier in the match. In his post-match interview, Grealish paid tribute to Alexander-Arnold's goal and confirmed that he would now have to pay up.
England's team had been under pressure after a 1-2 defeat to Greece at Wembley last week. Lee Carsley's team needed a win, and they delivered, despite a late Finland goal that left England feeling gutted. Despite the setback, England felt a collective sigh of relief after Alexander-Arnold's goal eased their nerves.
Roy Keane, however, expressed disbelief about Alexander-Arnold's defensive abilities and stated that he would get found out against better teams. Grealish, on the other hand, gave his teammate some on-field motivation prior to the match, which seemed to have paid off.
The second goal for the English national team in the game was scored by the player who scored two goals in the match, but the specific player name is not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources. Further details are not available in the search results.
England now sits at the top of their UEFA Nations League group, with a crucial match against Iceland coming up next. They will be looking to maintain their winning streak and secure their place in the competition.
