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:

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

England 1-0 Belgium

41 mins: OFF THE POST AGAIN! Another super England move on the right, with Mead played in with a lovely pass around the corner. Mead pulled it back to Russo and for the second time the Arsenal striker clips the outside of the post with a first-time effort. Very unlucky.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:43

England 1-0 Belgium

38 mins: The offside flag is up again for Missipo, as Bronze stepped up. It really does feel that Bronze, at 33, is as important for England as ever ahead of the Euros, so good both in defence and attack down the right for the Lionesses and Chelsea.

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Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:41

England 1-0 Belgium

38 mins: The offside flag is up again for Missipo, as Bronze stepped up. It really does feel that Bronze, at 33, is as important for England as ever ahead of the Euros, so good both in defence and attack down the right for the Lionesses and Chelsea.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:41

England 1-0 Belgium

35 mins: Super strength from Russo to beat Iliano for pace and then hold off the Belgium defender. It almost lead to a chance but Russo and Mead got in each other’s way.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:36

England 1-0 Belgium

33 mins: Janssens looks to break beyond Bronze but the England right back stepped up to catch her offside. Belgium are very direct.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:35

England 1-0 Belgium

31 mins: England look to be clever from the free kick 30 yards out. Mead rolls it through to James and her cross towards the back post is not too far away from Bright.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:32

England 1-0 Belgium

29 mins: More danger from Bronze, who is really enjoying playing behind Mead on the right. She gets released down the right and drives a low ball across the face, but no one is there making the late run.

Jamie Braidwood4 April 2025 20:31