Summary

  • Mead (2), Toone and Hemp score for England after Spitse misses penalty

  • Martens had put Netherlands in front before Bronze levelled in first half

  • Lionesses unbeaten in 13 matches under Sarina Wiegman

  • England play Switzerland on 30 June before starting home Euros campaign against Austria on 6 July

  1. 'The next bit of the journey'published at 20:56 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    HT: England 1-1 Netherlands

    WilliamsonImage source, Arsenal FC

    Leah Williamson, whether she likes it or not, has become the face of England women's football.

    Having gone from being a fan and mascot for her beloved Arsenal to a key player for the Gunners, and the first name on the teamsheet for her country, she feels like an impostor.

    Her appointment as England captain for this summer's European Championship could have raised eyebrows considering the Arsenal defender's major tournament experience.

    She previously had only six minutes as a substitute in the 2019 World Cup in France before landing England's top job.

    But the lack of naysayers speaks volumes for the 25-year-old's standing within the game.

    "Things have changed a little bit, haven't they?" says Williamson, who was yet to make her senior international debut when the last Euros took place in 2017 but has now made 29 appearancesfor the Lionesses.

    "Somebody said to me the other day that if I start that opening game - that would be my first start in a major tournament. Now I'm doing it as captain.

    "I've not maybe had the opportunities in the past, but I've been building to be ready for this now. It's the next bit of the journey, that's how I look at it."

    Read more of Tom Reynolds' piece here.

  2. Postpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    HT: England 1-1 Netherlands

    Media caption,

    ‘We’re not going anywhere’ - How Women's footballers are tackling the online trolls

  3. Postpublished at 20:53 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    HT: England 1-1 Netherlands

    Natasha Dowie
    Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England have grown into the game. The Netherlands had the stronger earlier part of the half, but England came back. It is a little bit too transitional from both teams. England need to get Beth England into the game; they need to play to her strengths. If not, we might see some changes and Alessia Russo.

  4. Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    HT: England 1-1 Netherlands

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Elland Road

    Dutch goalscorer Lieke Martens was frustrated by something as she walked down the tunnel. Mark Parsons was speaking to her. Sarina Wiegman seemed quite calm but she was glancing down at her notebook, presumably reminded herself of what key points she wanted to get across in the dressing room.

  5. Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Natasha Dowie
    Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I feel sorry for Beth England. It is a horrible situation to be in when you don't get the service after getting such an opportunity.

    You can't say she's not performed. She's just got to believe and keep going.

  6. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    And that's the break. All square at Elland Road.

  7. YELLOW CARDpublished at 45 mins

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Lineth Beerensteyn goes into the book for catching Leah Williamson late.

  8. Postpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Elland Road

    The atmosphere has died a little as we approach half time. On the whole, I think both managers will be fairly content. Lots to work on but there has been signs of attacking intent from both teams.

  9. Postpublished at 44 mins

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    England keeping the ball for a moment after a lively half. They then go more direct but the Dutch defend it well. Lucy Bronze then makes a tactical foul to stop the visitors breaking.

  10. Postpublished at 41 mins

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Lovely, curling first-time pass from Leah Williamson to get Chloe Kelly in on the right, but the Netherlands are back quickly with bodies behind the ball.

  11. Postpublished at 38 mins

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    A worry for Mark Parsons and the Netherlands, as Lieke Martens goes down needing treatment.

  12. Postpublished at 37 mins

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    The Netherlands' set-pieces are causing problems. Another corner drops awkwardly inside the England box but is eventually scrambled clear.

  13. Postpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    There is no chance that is deliberate; I wish it was. With Lucy Bronze, there are gears. She's decided to go through them now.

  14. Postpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Natasha Dowie
    Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England deserve that. In the last five or 10 minutes, they've been getting balls into the area; this was a cross, but if you don't shoot you don't score.

  15. Postpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 1-1 Netherlands

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Elland Road

    Lucy Bronze definitely didn't mean that! She just stood there when it went in, almost as if to say 'sorry.' It's a goal though and England will take it. They have responded well since that opener from the Dutch. Chloe Kelly's directness and Fran Kirby's movement have caused problems.

  16. goal

    GOAL - England 1-1 Netherlandspublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    Lucy Bronze (32 mins)

    England are level!

    And it's Barcelona-bound Lucy Bronze with a touch of the Ronaldinhos!

    The England full-back drives down the right and hooks a cross over the goalkeeper and into the far corner. She's not claiming she meant it, but she'll definitely take it.

    England celebrate goalImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 30 mins

    England 0-1 Netherlands

    Alex Greenwood goes low, around the wall but there's not enough pace to trouble the keeper.

  18. Postpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 24 June 2022

    England 0-1 Netherlands

    Natasha Dowie
    Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Netherlands' tactics are perfect; they are cancelling England out.

    They are stopping Fran Kirby, doubling up on Lauren Hemp and I'm not sure Beth England has touched the ball yet.

  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 29 mins

    England 0-1 Netherlands

    Lovely exchange from England and Fran Kirby is brought down on the edge of the box as she drives towards the edge of the box. Aniek Nouwen brings her down and goes into the book.

  20. Postpublished at 27 mins

    England 0-1 Netherlands

    Great work from Chloe Kelly down England's right but then the hosts can't move it quick enough to open up the Dutch defence.