England and Belgium Play to a 2-2 Draw in Friendly
Bellingham's Last-Gasp Goal Saves England
England and Belgium played to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Jude Bellingham scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a draw for England, who had trailed 2-0 at one point.
Mount's Winner Gives England Come-From-Behind Victory
Mason Mount's second-half winner helped England come from behind and beat the world's top-ranked team, Belgium. Mount's goal came in the 72nd minute, just three minutes after Romelu Lukaku had equalized for Belgium.
Bellingham's Late Heroics
Bellingham's goal came in the 94th minute, just when it seemed like Belgium were going to hold on for the win. The 19-year-old midfielder fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net to earn England a dramatic draw.
Match Highlights
- Belgium took the lead in the 10th minute through a Michy Batshuayi goal.
- Kevin De Bruyne doubled Belgium's lead in the 55th minute.
- Mount pulled one back for England in the 69th minute.
- Lukaku equalized for Belgium in the 75th minute.
- Bellingham scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a draw for England in the 94th minute.
The result was a fair reflection of the match, with both teams creating chances and playing well at times. England will be happy to have come from behind to earn a draw against such a strong opponent, while Belgium will be disappointed not to have held on for the win.
The two teams will meet again in the UEFA Nations League in June 2024.
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