Scotland vs England LIVE: Result and final score as Lionesses denied Olympic place despite huge win

Scotland 0-6 England: The Lionesses and Team GB were denied as the Netherlands struck in stoppage time to top Nations League Group A on goal difference

Sarina Wiegman hopes England will 'go wild' against Scotland

England blew Scotland away with a powerful 6-0 victory but on a night of high drama fell short of making the Nations League knockout stages as Team GB’s hopes of reaching next summer’s Olympic Games were ended.

A conflict of interest was widely discussed before the game as a victory for the Lionesses - the nominated nation on behalf of Team GB in qualification for Paris next year - was the only way any Scottish players would be able to feature at the Games.

Pedro Martinez Losa’s side, already relegated from League A1 ahead of their final game, were simply outclassed by a visiting side but the Netherlands’ 4-0 win over Belgium saw them top the group.

Defender Alex Greenwood headed the opener after 12 minutes, two goals in a minute by Lauren James and another by Beth Mead just before the break had the game done by the interval.

Striker Fran Kirby added a fifth with Lucy Bronze heading in what looked a crucial final goal in the third minute of added time - but Damaris Egurrola’s late brace for the Netherlands meant they pipped Sarina Wiegman’s side on goal difference.

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Scotland vs England live

• REPORT: England thrash Scotland but Team GB denied Olympics place after dramatic twist
• FT: Lionesses denied Olympic place despite huge 6-0 win
• Netherlands through as group winners after late 4-0 win over Belgium
• 90+2’ GOAL! Bronze header briefly puts England top in dramatic finale (SCO 0-6 ENG)
• 49’ GOAL! Kirby adds another after the break as England continue onslaught (SCO 0-5 ENG)
• 45+1 GOAL! Mead scores first Lionesses goal since return to put England four up (SCO 0-4 ENG)
• 40’ GOAL! James adds second with stunning strike from edge of the box (SCO 0-3 ENG)
• 38’ GOAL! James shot takes wicked deflection to double England's lead (SCO 0-2 ENG)
• 12’ GOAL! Lionesses make fast start as unmarked Greenwood heads in (SCO 0-1 ENG)

[5 December 2023 16:56 · Mike Jones]

Scotland vs England

Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s crucial Women’s Nations League clash between Scotland and England.

The Lionesses need to beat their old rivals, and beat them well, if they have any hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the tournament and potentially reaching the Olympics in Paris next summer.

To reach the semi-finals, England need to finish top of Group A1, they are currently second and level on points with the Netherlands who have a superior goal difference. In order to qualify, England need to win tonight and out score the Netherlands - who face Belgium - by at least three goals.

We’ll have all the updates, team news and live action throughout the evening so stick around as we build up to kick off at 7.45pm.