Lionesses Roar to a 5-0 Victory Over Belgium in Statement Performance
Wow, what a night it was at Ashton Gate! If you’re just tuning in, let me catch you up — England absolutely dismantled Belgium with a resounding 5-0 win in the UEFA Women’s Nations League. This wasn’t just any win; it was a complete, confident, and dominant performance that sent a message across Europe: the Lionesses mean business.
Right from the kickoff, England looked in total control. They pressed high, passed crisply, and dictated the rhythm of the match. Lucy Bronze opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a clever flick from a Lauren James delivery — a goal that set the tone for the rest of the evening. Just before halftime, Millie Bright doubled the lead with a brave header, again off a Bronze assist. At that point, England were flying, and Belgium just couldn’t match their intensity.
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The second half? Even better. Aggie Beever-Jones came on and made an immediate impact, scoring her first senior goal for England in the 67th minute. She looked sharp, composed, and totally at ease on the big stage — a future star in the making. Then came Jess Park, another sub who brought a spark, finishing off a flowing move in the 77th minute. But the loudest cheer of the night? That belonged to Keira Walsh. After 83 caps with the national team, she finally got her first goal, curling a low strike into the bottom corner in the 88th minute. You could see what it meant to her — pure joy.
And let’s talk about Sarina Wiegman for a moment. Her tactics, her calm leadership, the way she rotated the squad — all of it just clicked. Even with a few key players missing, England didn’t skip a beat. The substitutes came in with energy, maintained the level, and most importantly, added quality. That depth is going to be crucial with the Euros just around the corner.
Keira Walsh’s goal was the emotional high point. She’s been the engine of this team for years, always pulling strings in midfield, always unselfish. To see her finally get on the scoresheet — well, it felt right. And Aggie Beever-Jones? A "dream come true" moment, as she called it. She’s clearly someone we’ll be talking about more in the years to come.
Now, with seven points from three matches, England sits at the top of Group A3, just ahead of Spain. They’ll face Belgium again in just a few days, this time away in Leuven. But if tonight’s display is anything to go by, this team is peaking at exactly the right time.
Bottom line: five different goalscorers, a clean sheet, and two first-time goals for senior players. You really couldn’t ask for more. This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. The Lionesses are roaring again.
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