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England Women's Football Team Defeats Belgium 1-0 in Women's Nations League Match

Victory comes with clean sheet and return of Fran Kirby; narrow win underscores struggle to score against stronger competition.

Overview

  • England Women's Football Team claimed a narrow victory against Belgium in the Women's Nations League match, scoring 1-0 with a goal from player Lauren Hemp.
  • Despite dominating the match, England struggled to capitalise on numerous scoring chances and squandered opportunities to extend their lead.
  • England managed to hold their first clean sheet in six matches, showcasing a more solid defence than previous matches.
  • The match marked the return of Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby to international football, after a year-long hiatus due to knee surgery.
  • England's Head Coach Sarina Wiegman highlighted the increase in competition and quality of opponents, making scoring more challenging in the Nations League.