Tessa Wullaert scored a goal in each half to give Belgium a huge victory in the competitionEngland’s hopes of progressing in the Women’s Nations League were dealt a huge blow by defeat in Belgium.Belgium forward Tessa Wullaert scored twice, including the winner from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, to inflict a second loss in the competition on the Lionesses. There was concern too for England defender Alex Greenwood who received lengthy treatment for a head injury before being taken off on a stretcher in the first half. England were 1-0 down at that point after Belgium centre-back Laura de Neve had curled in a brilliant free-kick in Leuven.Sarina Wiegman’s side, clearly shaken by the injury to Greenwood, responded well with two superb goals from Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby but Belgium were level before the break with a composed finish from captain Wullaert. The Lionesses, who beat Belgium 1-0 in Leicester on Friday, had the better chances as Alessia Russo, Rachel Daly and Kirby all forced saves from goalkeeper Nicky Evrard, while Bronze had a goal-bound shot blocked by Janice Cayman. Lionesses exposed as Olympics qualification in doubtHowever, Belgium’s Wullaert was a constant threat and eventually scored the winner having been denied by England goalkeeper Mary Earps – who came fifth in the Ballon d’Or awards on Monday evening – earlier in the second half.England, who must top their Women’s Nations League group to have a chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games on behalf of Team… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Belgium 3-2 England: Lionesses lose in Women’s Nations League
