Summary

  • England denied Nations League semi-final place on goal difference

  • Netherlands score twice in stoppage-time to beat Belgium 4-0 & win group

  • As a result, Team GB will now not be at the Paris Olympics

  • Looping Greenwood header and smart Mead finish bookend stunning James double

  • Kirby rolls in fifth just after break & Bronze heads in in stoppage time

  • Scotland had already been relegated to League B

  1. Postpublished at 20:08 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Rachel McLauchlan's cross ends up creeping towards the near post and Mary Earps has to turn it behind.

    But England deal with the resulting corner with ease.

    Earps directs her defence from her goal.Image source, Getty Images
  2. 'Scotland forcing it'published at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Leanne Crichton
    Former Scotland international on BBC One Scotland

    I think Scotland are guilty of forcing it at the moment.

    I understand that when they win it back they are trying to play it forward as quickly as possible, but I think they need to try and show some composure.

    Hanson tries to run past Hemp with the ball.Image source, PA Media
  3. 'Great to see Mead back for England'published at 20:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC One

    It is great to see Beth Mead back starting for England.

    The impact she had coming off the bench against the Netherlands was clear to see, completely changed the dynamic of the game.

    Great to see her back in the side and playing well.

    Beth Mead stares into the distance.Image source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 20:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    There's plenty of energy at the top end for Scotland, but they can't make the ball stick at all.

  5. Postpublished at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Scotland can't really get out at the moment.

    England are dominating the ball but the hosts get a breather with a goal kick.

    Hemp runs the ball at the Scotland defence.Image source, Getty Images
  6. England top - as it standspublished at 20:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

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    As it stands, England are going through.

    They are two points clear at the top of the group. It remains 0-0 between Netherlands and Belgium but there's an awful long way to go.

  7. 'Not enough for a penalty'published at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    I think she's nudged, but I don't think it's enough to give a penalty. It's just strong physical play from Lucy Bronze.

  8. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 20:01 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Scotland want a penalty.

    Lisa Evans bursts into the England box and goes down under a challenge from Lucy Bronze.

    The referee is having none of it. Hmm, have seen them go either way.

  9. 'Extremely disappointing'published at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    Greenwood doesn't have to do a lot to get on that. It's extremely disappointing.

    Greenwood heads the ball uncontested in the box.Image source, PA Media
  10. 'Great header from Greenwood'published at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Sue Smith
    Former England international on BBC One

    It's a great header from Alex Greenwood.

    Beth Mead back in the side with a brilliant ball into the box, how England have missed her delivery from set pieces.

    And it is Greenwood who just glances it into the far corner.

  11. Postpublished at 19:59 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-1 England

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at Hampden Park

    Alex Greenwood had the freedom of Hampden there.

    Awful defending.

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    GOAL! Scotland 0-1 Englandpublished at 19:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Alex Greenwood

    England lead!

    Another corner comes in from Beth Mead, but where's the Scotland defence?

    Alex Greenwood is free and plants a header into the bottom-left corner.

    She runs straight back into position. England aren't mucking about.

    Media caption,

    Greenwood heads England into lead against Scotland

  13. 'A few early warning signs for Scotland'published at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Leanne Crichton
    Former Scotland international on BBC One

    If Scotland are going to look to build out from the back then they do need to take better care of the ball.

    England will be pressing high and trying to put Scotland under as much pressure as possible.

    There's a few early signs of England trying to get in behind McLauchlan, a more conventional attacking full-back, down that right hand side. Just something to keep an eye on.

  14. 'Evans will give Scots bite'published at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Scotland at Hampden Park

    I'm liking the set-up of Scotland, and the crowd are too.

    Rangers full-backs Nicola Docherty and Rachel McLauchlan are going to have to put in some shift, but they look up for it early doors.

    Kept a wee eye on Lisa Evans as the anthem was being belted out too, she's always raring to go for Scotland, she loves nothing more than representing her country here at Hampden.

    Having her in a more attacking role tonight will really give Scotland a bit of bite.

  15. 'Strong start by Kirby'published at 19:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I'm enjoying this game already. We are starting to see a lot of good things that were happening last Friday.

    I'm impressed so far with Fran Kirby who is linking up the play really nicely.

  16. Postpublished at 19:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Scotland struggle to get the corner clear before the ball is poked over by Fran Kirby.

  17. Postpublished at 19:54 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Could've gone anywhere, that.

    Lauren James smashes one from the left of the box, it takes a nick then loops over.

    Corner.

  18. Postpublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    The ball is swinging end to end but England are showing more composure, although they are yet to create anything clear cut.

    James passes the ball.Image source, Getty Images
  19. 'Scotland will aim to be compact'published at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Leanne Crichton
    Former Scotland international on BBC One Scotland

    Scotland will look to be compact and robust and frustrate England as much as possible.

  20. 'England poised to pounce'published at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2023

    Scotland 0-0 England

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    It looks like Scotland are going to play out regardless of the high press.

    But England are poised, waiting on the edge of the box, ready to press with pace.