England began brightly and Curtis Jones saw a shot blocked after Caoimhin Kelleher stopped Noni Madueke’s threat with his feet. Carsley had the control he craved but lacked any cutting edge, epitomised by Madueke making space only to shoot into a crowd from close range as his penalty appeals for handball were ignored. Lambrechts pointed to the spot and dished out a second yellow card to the defender, with Kane scoring after a stuttering run-up to his 53rd minute spot-kick. Harwood-Bellis had a first touch to remember, staying up after a set piece and brilliantly guiding home a Bellingham cross from close range, wheeling off in celebration after the 79th-minute goal. Bellingham saw a shot blocked and Kane was denied as England sought a sixth, with Bowen proving a handful before the final whistle.

Source: The Herald November 17, 2024 19:28 UTC