A live vidiprinter at King Power Stadium would have listed scores that look more like cricket tallies at Grace Road: Sweden 15‑0 Lithuania, Ireland 12‑0 Kazakhstan, Netherlands 11‑0 Hungary.
England’s 8‑1 aggregate over Greece was a clear statement – the team rediscovered its spark, played with flair and proved they can dominate a sub‑50‑ranked side, though the night offered few surprises.