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. Spain's Bonmati wins Ballon d'Orpublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium v England (19:30 GMT)

    Aitana Bonmati receives the Woman Ballon d'Or awardImage source, Getty Images

    A night of glitz and glamour in Paris at the Ballon d'Or ceremony last night where Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the coveted trophy for the first time.

    The 25-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful year as she helped her club triumph in the Spanish top flight and Champions League, and her country win the World Cup in the summer.

    It was the fifth edition of the Women's Ballon d'Or with Bonmati's Spain and Barcelona team-mate Alexia Putellas winning the last two.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

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  3. All smiles in Leuvenpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium v England (19:30 GMT)

    Katie Zelem and Lotte Wubben-MoyImage source, Getty Images
    Esme MorganImage source, Getty Images
    Alessia Russo and Ella TooneImage source, Getty Images
  4. Team news - Kirby starts for Englandpublished at 18:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium v England (19:30 BST)

    There are two changes to the Belgium side from Friday's fixture.

    Jassina Blom returns to the starting XI, alongside Sari Kees, who is also back from injury.

    Feli Delacauw and Jody Vangheluwe drop to the bench.

    Belgium XI: Evrard, Kees, De Caigny, De Neve, Cayman, Missipo, Vanhaevermaet, Deloose, Blom, Detruyer, Wullaert.

    Subs: Lemey, Lichtfus, Daniels, Delacauw, Fon, Iliano, Janssens, Littel, Philtjens, Van Belle, Vangheluwe, Wijnants.

    Sarina Wiegman makes just one change to the England XI who beat Belgium 1-0 on Friday.

    Chelsea playmaker Fran Kirby comes into the starting line-up for the first time in over a year, replacing Ella Toone.

    It means Wiegman is sticking to a back four, with Niamh Charles retaining her place at left-back after impressing in recent weeks.

    England XI: Earps, Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Charles, Walsh, Stanway, Kirby, Hemp, Kelly, Russo.

    Subs: Morgan, Hampton, Toone, Carter, Zelem, Wubben-Moy, Clinton, Daly, Le Tissier, Roebuck, Park, Keating.

  5. Postpublished at 18:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Right then, let's get some team news...

  6. Lionesses back on trackpublished at 18:37 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium v England (19:30 GMT)

    The Lionesses got themselves back on track on Friday when they earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Belgium with a Lauren Hemp goal the difference.

    They are now level with the Netherlands at the top of Group A1 with two wins in three games in the Nations League, separated by their head-to-head record.

    England would like a more convincing win this evening but points are the most important thing and they must continue to put them on the board if they hope to qualify for the Olympics on behalf of Team GB.

    Media caption,

    Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp goal gives England win over Belgium

  7. How things stand...published at 18:34 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Belgium v England (19:30 GMT)

    A reminder that Sarina Wiegman's side must top their group to have a chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games on behalf of Team GB.

    Great Britain will reach the Olympics if nominated nation England reach the Nations League final. However, third place will be enough if Olympics host nation France reach the final.

    Here's how things are looking in the group so far.

    Nations League graphicImage source, BBC Sport
  8. Postpublished at 18:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Two wins and a loss.

    Olympic qualification on the line.

    Can England take Team GB one step closer to Paris 2024 this evening in the Nations League?

    Mary Earps warming up for EnglandImage source, Getty Images