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:
42’ - England 1-0 Scotland
That’ll settle a few nerves and perhaps shake a few memories off too, for Bronze in particular, after the World Cup final.
Just a few minutes before the break, always good time to take the lead - but what will Scotland mount as a response?
GOAL! 39’ - England 1-0 Scotland
This one will count!!
Bronze scores a brilliant diving header and finally the Lionesses lead.
Zelem clips a brilliant diagonal ball over the top, Bronze runs behind the defence and angles herself fantastically to bury her header at the far post.
36’ - England 0-0 Scotland
Bit of treatment needed for Thomas now who is down on the ground. Sarina Wiegman takes the opportunity to speak to her team and let them know exactly where improvements are needed. The Lionesses are dominant, but still level and goalless.
32’ - England 0-0 Scotland
Daly with another effort, this time right-footed and from 20 yards - it’s a fierce drive but lacking accuracy this time and flies wide of goal.
Plenty of acclaim for Earps for that earlier stop.
28’ - England 0-0 Scotland
So close to an opener at the other end! Thomas goes flying in at the far post trying to slide in after a fantastic cross by Hanson, but it’s just ahead of her and Earps is able to let it roll wide.
Bronze then bursts forward down the right into the box for England, but Stanway’s pass lacks weight to reach her.
GOAL! ... NO GOAL! 24’ - England 0-0 Scotland
England lead! A corner from the left is swung towards the near post and Rachel Daly rises to power in a header! Brilliant effort, powered in.
But wait...the referee has called it back...and ruled the goal out! Offside given against Chloe Kelly, who was stood in front of Gibson. Didn’t look to be obstructing her, but the goal doesn’t stand.
Still goalless.
20’ - England 0-0 Scotland
Great work from Kelly down the left to beat her marker and sling a low ball into the box - but the slightest touch by a defender sees it roll between three England attackers and Scotland are able to clear.
At the other end, Emslie goes to ground in the box after a powerful sprint as Jess Carter gets there perhaps slightly late - no foul given.
Next it’s Weir who lines up a shot and blasts it goalwards - fantastic reaction save from Earps! First time she’s been called upon.
16’ - England 0-0 Scotland
Decent volley by Stanway! She did very well to control the strike, catching it full and lobbing it goalwards, but Gibson is able to smother the ball at the second attempt after an initial fumble.
12’ - England 0-0 Scotland
James bursts forward through the centre and opts for the pass to Daly running between two defenders - she can’t quite wrap her foot around the ball to generate power in the shot, though, and it’s a comfortable save.
A sight of what Lauren James is capable of, though.
A few minutes later Hemp and Bronze combine and the latter’s Cruyff turn in the box creates space to tee up Daly - but her first touch is lacking this time and the chance is gone.
8’ - England 0-0 Scotland
Scotland unable to break out of their defensive shape early on and the passes from deep are going straight out of play or straight back to England.
No real pressure on the Scots’ goal yet though, despite possession all heading one way for the most part.
Bronze does now have to deal with Hanson as the attacker looks to get down the left but the full-back is strong.
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