Belgium 3-1 England, 60 minutes
England are starting to put the pressure on. Lucy Bronze gets to the byline and latches on to an outstanding pass from Keira Walsh, though can’t quite connect with a colleague.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:46
Belgium 3-1 England, 57 minutes
Top stop! Leah Williamson comes forward out of defence and lets fly from distance, forcing a leaping Lisa Lichtfus to tip the effort over the bar.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:44
Belgium 3-1 England, 55 minutes
Beever-Jones and Mead have switched sides, with the former now ahead of Lucy Bronze on the right. Bronze takes a tumble in the Belgium box and is booked for simulation – which feels a trifle harsh despite the England full-back not really appealing for a penalty.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:43
Belgium 3-1 England, 52 minutes
A good chance! Neat feet from Aggie Beever-Jones allow her to find Beth Mead in the box, but the Arsenal forward delays and delays her shot to try and better her sighting of goal before eventually slamming a snapped effort against the grounded goalkeeper.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:39
Belgium 3-1 England, 51 minutes
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:38
Belgium 3-1 England, 49 minutes
Beth Mead is fouled over the right, granting her another chance to swing in a free kick. Lucy Bronze gets her head to it but can’t force it through a couple of Belgian defenders. Corner kick.
Mead plays it short, and England are forced back, with the centre-halves eventually making a reluctant retreat having not been required to contest a cross.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:36
Belgium 3-1 England, 47 minutes
Will those changes solidify England? It just felt like Belgium were able to get at the left-side of the back four too easily and often in that first half, with Tessa Wullaert providing such threat.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:33
Second half…
A couple of half-time alterations from Sarina Wiegman, freshening up the backline. On come Esme Morgan and Jesse Carter for Millie Bright and Niamh Charles – who each looked a little bit leggy.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:32
HT: Belgium 3-1 England
Well well well. A first half that few would have expected with Belgium ahead and deservedly so – and but for a penalty, their lead at the interval would have remained at three goals. The hosts have been very impressive in their counter-attacking play, while England have missed the hold-up play of Alessia Russo. We know that the Lionesses can score in bursts but there’s heaps for Sarina Wiegman’s side to do.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:19
HALF TIME: Belgium 3-1 England
Harry Latham-Coyle8 April 2025 20:17