England vs Scotland LIVE: Women’s Nations League result, final score and reaction as Lionesses win
The Stadium of Light hosts the Lionesses in their first game since the Women’s World Cup final
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Your support makes all the difference.England got their Nations League campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 win against Scotland at the Stadium of Light.
Just over a month after their World Cup final defeat to Spain, the Lionesses earned an inaugural win in the competition after going ahead through former Black Cat Lucy Bronze.
Lauren Hemp doubled the lead before Scotland pulled one back just before the break through Kirsty Hanson and the visitors had plenty of good opportunities to level in the second half but were unable to capitalise on their chances.
Prior to kick-off both teams paid their respects to Sheffield United’s Maddy Cusack, who has died aged 27, and a period of silence was observed around the stadium.
Follow all the latest updates from England vs Scotland below and get the latest odds and football tips here:
70’ - England 2-1 Scotland
Lots of graft, not enough craft. Scotland huffing and puffing but trying to basically bludgeon their way through England at the moment. It might well lead to a chance off a set piece but at the moment for all their approach work, Earps hasn’t been tested enough.
On the other hand, England haven’t looked remotely likely to extend their lead in this half. Perhaps spaces will open up as Scotland look to push forward more in the next ten minutes or so.
66’ - England 2-1 Scotland
The Lionesses very sloppy in this half, playing slowly and not with the intensity to get past Scotland. The visitors again probe down the right flank but an overhit return pass wrecks the chance of a cross from a dangerous area. Weir is getting more involved and Hanson remains a threat.
62’ - England 2-1 Scotland
Into the final half-hour we go and England struggling to create much in this second half, with the visitors more on top.
A cross from the left now from Hanson sees Thomas nod at goal but she can’t get power behind it and it’s straight at Earps who saves.
58’ - England 2-1 Scotland
Thomas gets in behind the England defence and tries to cross but is crowded out and it’s out for a goal kick after a slight mis-control. Better intent from the visitors in the last five minutes or so though. Can they sustain it and start to create chances?
Chloe Kelly is being replaced, Ella Toone comes on.
54’ - England 2-1 Scotland
Bright has to step in to defend a cross from Emslie from the right. England quickly back onto the front foot and Emslie then gets involved in a defensive sense, clattering through Hemp to make a good tackle and clear danger.
50’ - England 2-1 Scotland
Lauren James has been fairly quiet tonight but bursts forward now and curls one goalwards - but it’s just a yard or so past the far post.
Scotland a little slow out of the blocks since the restart.
46’ - England 2-1 Scotland
OK, here we go again. Second half underway at the Stadium of Light.
England 2-1 up but both teams have had plenty of chances to add to their respective tallies.
HT - England 2-1 Scotland
England lead but Scotland back in the game with that strike right before the break. A big second half to come.
45+1’ GOAL! - England 2-1 Scotland - and HT
Right on half-time, there’s another goal!! This one at the other end and a defensive mix-up from England sees Hanson pounce and score from close range, in off the post.
It’s 2-1 and Scotland give themselves a route back into the match before the break.
Half time, madness!
GOAL! 45’ - England 2-0 Scotland
Daly rampages forward and crosses from the right - and it’s another diving header and another goal!! Lauren Hemp, shot out of a cannon - unstoppable header and England double their lead.
2-0 and Scotland hit with a quickfire double before the break.
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