Summary

  • Belgium 3-2 England - Wullaert (2) gave hosts win after England came from behind with goals from Bronze and Kirby

  • De Neve scored superb opener; Greenwood received lengthy treatment for head injury

  • Lionesses lie third in group, behind Netherlands and Belgium

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  1. 'Safety is paramount'published at 19:58 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV4

    Safety is paramount you would like to think all the tests have been done so that Jassina Blom is safe to continue with the game.

    Precaution is the key aspect of this.

  2. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Medical staff continue to attend to Alex Greenwood. She has not yet been moved onto the stretcher. Concerning scenes in Leuven.

  3. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Jassina Blom has had her head bandaged up, I'd be surprised if she is allowed to continue.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

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    That's one of the worst clashes of heads I've seen. Neither of these players will be continuing.

    Gordon

  5. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Some concerned faces and a bit of a hush around the stadium. Jassina Blom is sat up.

    It looks like Jess Carter is going to come on to replace Alex Greenwood.

  6. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    A clash of heads between Alex Greenwood and Jassina Blom has just halted play here.

    Oh dear, this doesn't look good. A stretcher is being brought out.

  7. 'Belgium can just sit back'published at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV4

    Going to be very difficult for England, Belgium can just sit back.

    Belgium will get even lower in defence and be compact, but they also have the threat on the counter.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

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    Nobody fears England now as they have lost their aura after the World Cup. Sadly Lionesses think they are better than they are.

    Nicky

  9. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Cries of 'shoooot' from the England fans as the ball falls to Keira Walsh on the edge of the area.

    She opts for a pass to Lucy Bronze instead but it's a bit too deep for the defender to get it under control.

  10. 'Worst possible start'published at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Vicki Sparks
    BBC commentator, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Worst possible start for England. They had been on top, but Belgium have pipped them early doors.

    Belgium celebrate taking the leadImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Belgium have started this game really well. They look much brighter than they did on Friday.

    Lauren Hemp whips one in and Tine de Caigny clears for an England corner.

  12. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Belgium 1-0 England

    England quickly tried to recover and pull one back at the other end after conceding that early goal but to no avail.

    This will be tough for the Lionesses now.

    Chloe KellyImage source, EPA
  13. 'Perfectly placed free-kick'published at 19:42 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium 1-0 England

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV4

    Placed to perfection, curled over the wall into the bottom corner.

    Mary Earps could not get across in time, perfectly placed free-kick.

  14. goal

    GOAL - Belgium 1-0 Englandpublished at 19:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Laura de Neve (9 mins)

    An absolutely glorious free kick from the centre back Laura de Neve and England find themselves behind early doors.

    It was a free kick in an area England really won't have wanted to concede an opportunity.

    It just floats over the wall and Mary Earps can't get across in time to save.

    Laura De Neve of BelgiumImage source, EPA
  15. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Belgium 0-0 England

    Oops. Belgium have a free kick in a very dangerous area, right on the edge of the penalty area.

    It was given for a handball against Chloe Kelly but I think England thought it was their forward who had been fouled.

  16. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Belgium 0-0 England

    Belgium set themselves off on a really decent counter attack and Justine Vanhaevermaet gets a good shot off but Mary Earps palms away with a decent save.

    The Belgium captain was offside, anyway.

  17. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Belgium 0-0 England

    I'm not 100% sure Alessia Russo was offside there. Which feels like a good time to remind you all that there is no VAR this evening. And no goal line technology.

  18. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Belgium 0-0 England

    England win a free kick out wide on the left-hand side and Chloe Kelly sends it in but it's cleared away.

    The Lionesses come again but Alessia Russo just strays offside as Lucy Bronze tries to play her through.

  19. 'Kirby thrives off pressure'published at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium 0-0 England

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV4

    In the line-up there is a significant change, all the talk has been about Fran Kirby.

    That is a lot of pressure on a player, but Kirby thrives off pressure.

  20. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Belgium 0-0 England

    There's a rather loud brass band playing inside the stadium in Leuven.

    England making their voices heard, though, with chants of 'England!'