Scott Loach saves the day for Stuart Pearce

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The Watford keeper was outstanding in the 1-1 draw despite tricky conditions at the rain-soaked Asteras Tripolis Stadium in Tripoli.

Loach, 21, made a string a fine saves and boss Pearce said: "He was by far the man of the match. I chose him rather than our two other keepers because he has seen plenty of action from his loan spells and is now a regular with his club, so he's more experienced."

Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge gave England a fifth-minute lead, tapping in from close range from Danny Rose's low centre. But the home side drew level five minutes before half-time through Sotiris Ninis's deflected effort and England were forced to hang on, with Loach twice saving well from Kostas Mitroglou.

Pearce added: "The draw was a fair result. We had the best chances in the first half, then Greece had the best opportunities in the second half."