In a thrilling clash at Wembley Stadium, England and Belgium settled for a 2-2 draw. The excitement began with Ivan Toney’s maiden England goal, a penalty in the 17th minute. However, Belgium swiftly retaliated, as Youri Tielemans struck twice before the break.
Tielemans capitalized on England’s defensive lapse for his first goal, then benefitted from Romelu Lukaku’s superb delivery for his second. Trailing at halftime, England rallied in the second half, culminating in Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp equalizer deep into stoppage time, assisted by Ollie Watkins.
The match was characterized by relentless attacking from both sides, with Kobbie Mainoo shining on his full England debut. Belgium’s potent offensive duo of Lukaku and Tielemans kept the English defense on high alert throughout.
Ultimately, the teams shared the spoils in a pulsating encounter, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. While the draw showcased the attacking prowess of both teams, it also highlighted areas for improvement as they look ahead to future challenges.