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  • Updated: October 11, 2020

UEFA Nations League: England Defeats Belgium To Top League A Group 2

UEFA Nations League: England Defeats Belgium To Top League A

The Three Lions defeated the FIFA ranked 1st team in the World, Belgium as Mason Mount 64th minute curler gave England the crucial three points to top League A Group 2 table of the UEFA Nations League.

Gareth Southgate's men won their second consecutive match after the international friendly win over Wales.

AllNews understands that this is the first loss for Belgium in this year's edition of the UEFA Nations League.

FIFA Ranked No. 1 team in the World, Belgium led the game with 16 minutes after Eric Dier tackle on Romelu Lukaku, the referee pointed the spot without hesitation.

Inter Milan striker and winner of the Europa League player of the year award stood up and sent Pickford the wrong way which gave Belgium a 1-0 lead over England.

Still, in the first half, a pull in the box in a corner kick for the Three Lions saw a penalty - Meunier pulled England skipper, Jordan Henderson in the box.

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford tucked it sending Mignolet the wrong way which made it 1-1 on the day.

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin could not do much in the game with several Belgium players poking around him, it would the first game he has not scored in for his country since his international call.

The match turned on its head as Chelsea's Mason Mount attempted a curler in the box after a pass from Trippier, the ball struck the feet Alderweireld's leg and dropped into the box, Mignolet stood no chance.

England ran away with the 1 goal lead after the final whistle which took them to the top of the log with 7 points and Belgium behind with 6 points.

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