Aggie Beever-Jones Scores First England Goal In Dominant Victory Over Belgium

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England's Lionesses celebrated a commanding 5-0 victory over Belgium in their Nations League match. Aggie Beever-Jones and Kiera Walsh both scored their first international goals, marking a memorable night for Sarina Wiegman's team at Ashton Gate. The win extends England's unbeaten streak to six games, building momentum ahead of the European Championships.

Lucy Bronze opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a header from Lauren James' cross. Millie Bright added another just before half-time, capitalising on Beth Mead's corner. Beever-Jones then made it 3-0 in the 67th minute, converting Mead's delivery into the box. Jess Park increased the lead after intercepting a mistake by Belgium's Janice Cayman.

Kiera Walsh capped off the scoring with her first goal for England on her 83rd appearance. She struck from the edge of the box, with her shot deflecting into the bottom-left corner. This comprehensive win keeps England at the top of Group A3 with seven points, one ahead of Spain.

Aggie Beever-Jones expressed her joy at scoring her first goal for England, describing it as a dream come true. "I was on loan at Bristol," she said. "I played at this stadium before and scored before, so I had a good feeling coming into it." She credited her hard work and support from teammates like Niamh Charles for this achievement.

Beever-Jones received her initial call-up in May last year and has since played four matches for England. She emphasised staying grounded and working diligently to achieve such moments in her career.

Wiegman's Thoughts on Team Performance

Sarina Wiegman acknowledged that while changes affected their tempo, substitutes brought renewed energy and quality. "I think the second half we dropped a little bit in tempo," she noted. "And what I really like too is that we kept it simple." Wiegman stressed that despite their success, there is room for improvement as they prepare for upcoming challenges.

Group A3 Standings Update

In another Group A3 match, Spain secured a 4-2 victory over Portugal at Estadio da Capital do Movel. Despite Portugal taking an early lead through Catarina Amado, Spain responded with goals from Patri Guijarro, Laia Aleixandri, and Claudia Pina before halftime. Carole Costa reduced Portugal's deficit with a penalty but Esther Gonzalez sealed Spain's win late on.

The standings see England leading with seven points, followed by Spain with six points. Portugal sits third while Belgium remains winless at the bottom of the group.