Parris penalty helps England salvage friendly draw after Belgium fightback

A penalty from Nikita Parris rescued England as they fought out a 3-3 draw with Belgium in their women’s international friendly in Leuven.

The Lionesses looked to be cruising when goals from Jodie Taylor and Beth Mead put them 2-0 up at Den Dreef Stadium, but Phil Neville’s team then crumbled as the home side turned the match on its head with a brace from Ella Van Kerkhoven following Heleen Jaques’ strike.

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