England's Women's Football Team Faces Crucial Match Against Scotland in Nations League
Despite a comeback win against the Netherlands, England must secure a significant victory over Scotland to top their group and keep their Olympic dreams alive.
- England's women's football team came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 against the Netherlands, with a dramatic 91st-minute goal by Ella Toone.
- Despite the win, the team's mood was despondent as they needed to win by a margin of more than one goal to have a better head-to-head record with the Dutch in the Nations League Group A1.
- England now needs to beat Scotland by at least a three-goal margin to better the Netherlands’ goal difference, if both teams win their final group games.
- First place in the group means progressing to the Nations League semi-finals, and the finalists will join France as Europe’s three Olympic representatives.
- Some of Scotland’s players will be in contention for a place in Wiegman’s Team GB squad, should they qualify. However, their chances would be dashed if they win against England.