Summary

  • Hemp's early goal gives England deserved win over Belgium

  • Victory leaves Lionesses second in Group A1 behind Netherlands

  • England were beaten 2-1 by Netherlands in previous game

  • Match played at Leicester's King Power Stadium

  1. Postpublished at 90 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Almost there.

    A minimum of four additional minutes.

  2. Postpublished at 89 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    One or two were expecting England to blow Belgium away. They've certainly created enough chances to do that. Twenty-two attempts for the hosts and 72% possession.

  3. Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at the King Power Stadium

    It's got a bit scrappy in the last 10 minutes or so, with both sides giving away niggly free kicks. England need to keep their concentration and not do anything silly to allow Belgium back into the game.

  4. Postpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You really hope all of these missed opportunities don't come to cost England.

    So close to full time that doubt does still rumble on in the back of your mind.

  5. Postpublished at 86 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    A tense finish for England as the crowd roar them towards the finishing line. Will they pay for all those missed chances? Remember, the Lionesses conceded a late winner to the Netherlands last time out.

  6. Postpublished at 21:27 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at King Power Stadium

    England 1-0 BelgiumImage source, Getty Images

    There is an attendance of 28,321 in the King Power. It's a 32,000-capacity stadium and the FA said tickets were sold-out so that's almost a full house.

  7. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 84 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Jess Park is on. Will she make an impact in the closing stages?

  8. 'Get back to basics'published at 21:26 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Lauren HempImage source, Getty Images

    This is always a difficult period of time in the game.

    Ten minutes left, a narrow lead, England need to just get back to basics and do them well.

    I have written down 'predictable' against England on my notes here, Belgium are finding it so easy to press them and cause problems.

    England need to be careful.

  9. Postpublished at 83 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Alarm bells in the England defence as Tessa Wullaert sends a curling free-kick into the danger area.

    To be fair, the home defenders do their job and Mary Earps pounces on the loose ball.

  10. Postpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at King Power Stadium

    Sarina Wiegman, to her credit, is using her attacking options.

    Rachel Daly and Fran Kirby were introduced early in the second half and she's preparing Jess Park now.

    Another goal is all she wants right now!

  11. Postpublished at 21:23 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    The Netherlands are scoring for fun. It's now 4-0 against Scotland and Lineth Beerensteyn is on a hat-trick.

  12. Postpublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at the King Power Stadium

    I spoke too soon re Mexican wave!

  13. CLOSE!published at 78 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Lauren Hemp powers into the box unchallenged and goes for glory - blocked by Nicky Evrard.

  14. Postpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at King Power Stadium

    England 1-0 BelgiumImage source, PA

    The crowd are just starting to get a little agitated. It's a nervy second half for England.

    Belgium are a threat - we have seen that in this match.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 76 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Belgium have made a couple of changes. Forward Yana Daniels, who plays for Liverpool, has been sent on to rescue this for her country.

  16. Postpublished at 21:17 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at the King Power Stadium

    A trademark free kick from Alex Greenwood and Nicky Evrard makes a good save to keep it from nestling in the top corner.

    We're on to our second rendition of 'Sweet Caroline' with the crowd joining in with gusto. No sign of a Mexican wave yet though!

  17. Postpublished at 73 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    England have gone up another gear. Belgium's defence is coming under sustained pressure. Chloe Kelly pings in yet another corner but the Lionesses just cannot get a second goal.

  18. 'Lovely free-kick'published at 21:15 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Alex GreenwoodImage source, Getty Images

    That's a lovely free-kick from Alex Greenwood!

    The amount of spin and change of direction she managed to generate was fantastic. Equally fantastic from Evrard to reach up and palm it away.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

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    Richard: Thought Toone had a better game tonight, think Stanway, Walsh & Bronze have not been great, again!

  20. Postpublished at 71 mins

    England 1-0 Belgium

    Dramatic save!

    Alex Greenwood, who has had a decent game, is lining up a free-kick about 30 yards out.

    She puts some power before it and Nicky Evrard, the keeper who is on loan at Brighton from Chelsea, beats it away in acrobatic style.