Summary

  • Jill Scott heads home the only goal

  • England's first home game since World Cup

  • Lionesses won first Euro 2017 qualifier 8-0 in Estonia

  • Scotland beat Macedonia 10-0 in their qualifier

  1. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 mins

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    Let's get the homecoming party started. 

    England kick-off, shooting left to right towards Ashton Gate's East End. 

  2. Pundits have their saypublished at 15:28

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    Ex-England international Kelly Smith on BBC Two: "After the World Cup, England probably looked to see when their first home game was and really get their home fans on board."

    Former England keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis: "The crowd will be expecting goals which is fantastic. England are now expecting to win Euro 2017."

  3. 100-cap heroinespublished at 15:27

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    Special presentations underway as England's Casey Stoney, Fara Williams and Jill Scott receive awards for reaching over 100 caps each for their country. 

    The national anthems kick in, and we're nearly ready for the off.

  4. The players are outpublished at 15:25

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    The captains lead out the teams into what looks like bloomin' freezing day in the West Country.

    There's some kids in the crowd with blankets wrapped around them. Good planning by sensible parents. 

  5. The oppositionpublished at 15:24

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    Bosnia fanImage source, Getty Images

    The Bosnian team are based in Sarajevo and have never qualified for a major tournament  

    So far they are fair to middling in group seven for Euro 2017.

    They have already played four times - winning two and losing two - and are level on points at the top of the group with Belgium.

    However, the Belgiums have put 11 goals past them in during qualifying. Ouch.

  6. Game day!published at 15:22

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    The England players have shared their excitement for today's game in Bristol on Twitter. 

    And they've even managed to squeeze in a little plug for BBC Two's coverage which is on now. Thanks, ladies. 

  7. Inside Ashton Gatepublished at 15:19

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    Alistair Magowan
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    Ashton GateImage source, .

    "If you want hard evidence of how the Lionesses inspired youngsters during the World Cup, then the bowels of Ashton Gate is a good place to start. Absolutely teeming with kids playing football, smacking reaction-test boards and even waving flags like an enthusiastic referee's assistant."

  8. goal

    GOALpublished at 15:17

    Scotland 2-0 Macedonia

    Jo Love has just headed Scotland into a 2-0 lead in their qualifier against Macedonia.

  9. Live coveragepublished at 15:15

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    BBC 2 NOW for live coverage of the Euro 2017 qualifier from Ashton Gate.

    The lovely Tina Daheley is there to welcome you.

    You can also listen to BBC radio commentary by clicking the coverage tab at the top of this page.

  10. goal

    GOALpublished at 15:11

    Scotland 1-0 Macedonia

  11. Recognition for England centurionspublished at 15:09

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    England womenImage source, Getty Images

    The nine England players who have reached 100 caps will be honoured before today's game at Ashton Gate.

    The group, which includes current squad members Casey Stoney, Fara Williams and Jill Scott, will receive a special cap from Uefa.

    The list of centurions as follows: 

    Fara Williams (147 caps), Rachel Yankey (129), Alex Scott (129), Casey Stoney (123), Gill Coultard (119), Kelly Smith (117), Karen Carney (110), Rachel Unitt (102), Jill Scott (100).  

  12. Sampson's own homecomingpublished at 15:05

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    Yes, yes, I know England manager Mark Sampson is actually Welsh, but today's match in Bristol is a bit of a homecoming for him, too.

    Sampson managed Women's Super League side Bristol Academy for four years, and his success on a shoestring earned him the England gig in 2013.

    Welcome back, Mark. Or as they say in Bristol: "Have a gert lush time."

  13. Changes for Englandpublished at 15:02

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    Alistair Magowan
    BBC Sport at Ashton Gate

    "Mark Sampson keeps his title as the 'tinkerman' after making seven changes.

    "The England boss has named three centre-backs in his side - captain Steph Houghton, Laura Bassett and Casey Stoney, with Bassett likely to play in midfield. Notts County's Amy Turner will start at right-back while Gemma Davison, Jess Clarke and Eni Aluko all coming into an attacking line-up.   

    "Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Milena Nikolic is their top scorer in Euro 2017 qualifying with a hat-trick against Estonia. Fellow forward Lidija Kulis plays for German side Turbine Potsdam and is also one to watch out for."

  14. Postpublished at 14:58

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    Eilidh Barbour
    BBC Scotland at St Mirren Park

    I have just spoken to Scotland coach Anna Signeul before today's game.

    Kim Little and Jenny Beattie have flown back from Melbourne City and Signeul said: "They were a little tired but they've looked very sharp in training."

    On the terrible weather: "I'm surprised the pitch is in such good condition. I'm sure we can still put on a very good performance."

    On expectation and pressures: "It does add pressure but this squad have developed and are confident. We're not cocky and we respect every team we play against but we know we can play well. We're excited for the opportunity and playing games that really matter."

  15. LINE-UPSpublished at 14:56

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    Scotland: Fay, Dieke, Love, Lauder, Little, Weir, Evans, J Ross, Corsie, Beattie, Brown. Subs: Lynn, L Ross, Crichton, Arnot, Clelland, Smith, Arthur.

    Macedonia: Doneva, Naumoff, S Andonova, M Arsova, Angelovska, Andreevska, Rochi, Jakovska, N Andonova, Bojku, Chubrinovska. Subs: Kostova, D Kostova, Pejkova, Mileska, Markovska, Saliihi, Ristovska.

    Watch and listen to that game here.

  16. Home nations qualificationpublished at 14:55

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    Scotland womenImage source, Getty Images

    Scotland and Northern Ireland are also vying for a place at Euro 2017.

    The Scots are currently second in group one and face Macedonia in Paisley today at 15:05 GMT. We'll bring you updates of their progress right here - you can watch and listen to that game on the BBC Sport website.

    Northern Ireland haven't found themselves in such a fortunate position. Their 8-1 drubbing against Switzerland on Friday leaves them fourth in group six. Highlights of the game can be found on this link. 

  17. Last time out....published at 14:51

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    Karen BardsleyImage source, Getty Images

    England's World Cup campaign came to an exciting end when they beat Germany 1-0 with a late penalty to take the bronze medal.

    The two teams met again on Thursday, and the Lionesses played out a 0-0 draw with the European champions in Duisburg.  

    Fancy catching the highlights of the game? Click here.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2015

    #bbcfootball or MOTD Facebook

    Glenn Foster: I'm really not sure what Jill Scott adds to the team. Sure she is awkward to play against, but she offers little else.

    Have your say on the England v Bosnia game on BBC MOTD Facebook, external page or #bbcfootball, external

  19. England line-uppublished at 14:47

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    Steph HoughtonImage source, Getty Images

    Manager Mark Sampson makes seven changes from the 0-0 friendly against Germany on Thursday.

    Lucy Bronze, Gilly Flaherty, Jodie Taylor, Alex Greenwood are left out, while Fran Kirby, Fara Williams and Jill Scott are dropped to the bench. 

    England: Bardsley, Turner, Houghton, Stoney, Stokes, Bassett, Nobbs, Clarke, Christiansen, Davison, Aluko.  

    Subs: Rose, Telford, Scott, White, Kirby, Duggan, Williams.  

    Bosnia: Hodzic, Amira Spahic, Dijakovic, Seslija, Radeljic, Alisa Spahic, Hadzic, Melisa Hasanbegovic, Aleksic, Kulis, Nikolic.

    Subs: Envera Hasanbegovic, Crnjak, Numanovic, Lihovic, Piskic, Stanic, Kameric.

  20. Destination: The Netherlandspublished at 14:44

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    England are favourites to top group seven and head to the Netherlands for Euro 2017. 

    The Lionesses started their qualifying campaign with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Estonia.

    Next up are Bosnia-Herzegovina, who sit 74 places below fifth-place England in the rankings.