England's Women's Nations League double header with Belgium resulted in contrasting performances, with a 5-0 win followed by a 3-2 defeat. A number of players stood out in the matches, with Michelle Agyemang, Aggie Beever-Jones, and Jess Park impressing. Agyemang, a 19-year-old on-loan Brighton forward, made a memorable debut by scoring within a minute of coming on as a substitute against Belgium, earning praise from former England striker Ian Wright. Beever-Jones, who scored her first England goal in the previous match, played a full game in Leuven and demonstrated versatility by switching positions. Park, a Manchester City midfielder, continued to be trusted by manager Sarina Wiegman, showcasing consistency in both matches.
On the other hand, several players missed opportunities to impress or were overlooked. Tottenham's Jess Naz, who has struggled for form this season, was left out of the squad initially and has a tough job to win a Euro 2025 place with England's other attacking options returning to fitness. Brighton's Nikita Parris, who was recalled to the squad after two years in February, did not capitalize on her opportunity to impress in the number nine position against Belgium. Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier, despite impressing for United, was again overlooked by Wiegman.
With the Euro 2025 squad selection looming, the performances in these matches provide valuable insights into Wiegman's thoughts on the current squad and the competition for places.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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