England vs Belgium LIVE: Millie Bright doubles Lionesses lead in Nations League conflict

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The Lionesses are back in action as they host Belgium this evening in the first of two consecutive matches in the Nations League.

England will host their opponents at Ashton Gate in Bristol before heading to Leuven for the following game on Tuesday night.

Sarina Wiegman’s charges have won one and drawn one from their opening two fixtures so far but the manager has her sights set on this summer’s Euro 2025 campaign as well as finishing top of Group A3.

England defeated world champions Spain at Wembley last month following an opening draw against Portugal in Portimao but will be wary of Belgium after a defeat to them in their most recent meeting in October 2023.

Follow all the action from the Nations League with our live blog below as England face Belgium:

England 2-0 Belgium

55 mins: Beever-Jones was racing away after getting on the end of a Russo knockdown. Janssens takes the winger down on the halfway line and is booked.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:13

England 2-0 Belgium

53 mins: Clinton takes a look at goal after jumping onto a loose ball in midfield and driving onto her left foot. She slices wide but there was good intent.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:10

England 2-0 Belgium

50 mins: Dangerous from Mead! She fizzes an excellent cross into the box and goalkeeper Evrard does well to punch away. Russo floats a header over the bar.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:08

England 2-0 Belgium

47 mins: Good defence from Bronze as she faced up with Eurlings in the box and stuck out a well-timed leg. England deal with the danger and clear.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:06

England 2-0 Belgium

46 mins: We are back underway in Bristol.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:03

England 2-0 Belgium

46 mins: A chance for Aggie Beever-Jones in the second half. She’s replacing Lauren James at the break. ITV are saying that James has a slight thigh injury.

Beever-Jones replacing James means there are still six Chelsea players on the pitch.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 21:02

HALF TIME! England 2-0 Belgium

Some of the link-up play between the England players has been superb tonight. The movement between Bronze, Mead and Russo, with the passes from deep from Walsh and Williamson, have caused Belgium tons of problems.

Now, can England keep this up and build on their advantage? Elsewhere in the Nations League, Spain are leading Portugal 3-1 with 55 minutes played.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:57

HALF TIME! England 2-0 Belgium

A very good first half from England, who lead thanks to goals from Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright and could have been further in front after Alessia Russo twice hit the post.

Speaking of, a slight concern for England as Russo was holding her knee after hitting the post for the second time.

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Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:51

GOAL! England 2-0 Belgium (BRIGHT 45′)

ENGLAND DOUBLE THEIR LEAD ON HALF-TIME! For the second time, England strike from a corner. Mead’s inswinging cross is touched on by Bronze at the front post and Bright is in the right place at the right time to force it over the line at the back stick. Just what England deserve after a strong end to the half.

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Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:47

England 1-0 Belgium

44 mins: Brilliant move – again. Belgium just can’t deal with Mead and she is released once more with a cutting pass from Walsh. Mead goes herself this time, but Evrard saves to her right.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:46