England vs Belgium

To see England outplay them so comprehensively, with an assuredness in possession that is so often lacking from our national teams, was hugely encouraging. So ...

England are unbeaten in their last 10 matches against Belgium in all competitions. They're already putting pressure on the Belgium backline in the opening seconds of the game. The visitors are managing to shut off the central corridors that England have used to orchestrate their early attacks. England continue to probe for an opener and win a corner. Georgia Stanway has a glorious chance to put England ahead.... There's been a lot of yo-yoing in possession, but England have a corner. England finally break the deadlock! Williamson has been the standout player for England in that number-8 midfield role, she's linked up so well with Bronze and Mead, but Wiegman's side have just lacked that clinical edge. She wrestles her way through two defenders and appears to be clipped right on the edge of the area, but her pleas are ignored. Rachel Daly doubles England's advantage within minutes after England continue to impress and win a corner. England were a threat down both flanks too. England could have two or three before the break.

Chloe Kelly spoke to ITV after the match and addressed her return from injury and what Sarina Wiegman told her before she came on as a substitute. “No it couldn ...

Vangheluwe only manages to clear it as far as the England captain who picks her spot and lifts the ball towards goal. 83 mins: England have another and it’s the captain who scores! Belgium offered only a few fleeting moments in attack but they made England work hard to score their goals. 90 mins: Three minutes of added time to play to close out the game. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. She wanted a competitive match for the team and they got one. Next up are the Netherlands who will pose an even sterner test for Sarina Wiegman’s women. And what was she told by the manager before coming on? We wanted to win but we wanted to try other things. England 3-0 Belgium “No it couldn’t [have gone better]. It was brilliant to be back out there. We said at half-time we wanted more runs in behind, keep our patience and score some goals.

“I am very happy for Kelly, it doesn't matter who scores the goal but after what she has been through it's very nice. “Many players have played tonight, it ...

England's preparations for Euro 2022 go up a notch on Thursday evening as the ...

However, an England win to kickstart their pre-Euros friendlies seems the most likely outcome. In the 23-player squad, Jess Carter is the only doubt heading into Thursday evening's fixture. England vs Belgium team news

England's Women face Belgium in a friendly tonight as they continue their preparations for the 2022 Euros this summer.Sarina Wiegman's side are set to.

“We were talking about blocking out the outside world and I think that’s something that I’ve probably had to deal with more than most players in this England squad over past years. “We’ve been in and around St George’s Park with them over the past couple of weeks. They sit and play cards, we can sit with them [and] it’s a nice atmosphere because I think both teams have gelled really well. It’s about knowing where the players are and looking at how we can make other scenarios work.” “Players need to keep performing. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

England Women continue their preparation for Euro 2022 as they face Belgium in a warm-up match at Molineux. Sarina Wiegman named her final 23-player squad ...