Some 65km further west of Alexandroupoli is Komotini and, another 56km further, Xanthi.

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Ellington, who scored twice for North End's reserves on Wednesday, returns to England after a year-long loan spell on with Greek side Skoda Xanthi.

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Middlesbrough defeated FC Xanthi to secure their passage to the group stage, while a late goal from Kevin Nolan ensured Bolton saw off the challenge of Bulgaria's Lokomotiv Plovdiv.

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