WEB England secure dramatic 3-2 victory after trailing 0-2
The Netherlands v England: UEFA Women's Nations League
England came from 2-0 down to beat the Netherlands 3-2 and maintain their hopes of reaching the Nations League finals.
The Lionesses were on the brink of defeat, trailing to goals from Lieke Martens and Jill Roord.
But Rachel Daly pulled one back before the break and Alessia Russo equalised after the hour.
Lauren James, who came off the bench, then fired in the winner with 10 minutes left to secure a vital three points for England.
With one game to go, England are second in Group A, three points behind leaders Belgium.
They must beat Austria away on Tuesday to have any chance of reaching the semi-finals.
The Netherlands, who had already secured their place in the next round, end their campaign with a home game against Belgium.
Conclusion:
England's victory over the Netherlands was a remarkable comeback and a testament to their fighting spirit. After going 2-0 down, they showed great character to equalise and then go on to win the game. This victory keeps their hopes of reaching the Nations League finals alive, and they will be looking to finish the job when they face Austria in their final game.
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