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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><ul><li>England held to 1-1 draw</li><li>Rodriguez set tone with incredible team goal</li><li>Fernandez replied with sensational free-kick</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

WATCH: England's future is looking bright! Alejandro Gomez converts incredible team goal at Under-17 European Championships before Noah Fernandez scores stunning free-kick for Belgium

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/max-dowman-arsenal-sensation-shines-england-under-17-european-championships-draw-belgium/blt2502dc86370604db" target="_blank">England got off to a flying start</a> thanks to a moment of composed brilliance from Rodriguez. The Lyon striker opened the scoring just 12 minutes into the match, finishing off a fluid attacking move that started from the goalkeeper. The final pass was provided by Seth Ridgeon, as he split the Belgian defence with a perfect through ball. Rodriguez latched onto the pass with confidence and expertly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, putting England in front with a clinical finish.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Belgium found themselves trailing at the break, but came out in the second half with renewed purpose and urgency. Just minutes after the restart, they drew level in dramatic fashion courtesy of a moment of individual brilliance from Fernandez. Given a free-kick just outside the penalty area, Fernandez took his time before launching a stunning curling strike that arched over the English wall and nestled into the top corner.</p>

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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇧🇪U17 1-1 <br>Noah Fernandez 🤯<a href="https://t.co/0IvQqjJO9B">pic.twitter.com/0IvQqjJO9B</a> <a href="https://t.co/Anh3gYslxl">https://t.co/Anh3gYslxl</a></p>— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_TheNextWave_/status/1924874647461335455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>With one point apiece from this opening match, both England and Belgium will now turn their attention to crucial upcoming games in Group B. England are set to face Italy on Friday. Belgium, meanwhile, are preparing to take on the Czech Republic on the same day.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND & BELGIUM?

WATCH: England's future is looking bright! Alejandro Gomez converts incredible team goal at Under-17 European Championships before Noah Fernandez scores stunning free-kick for Belgium | Goal.com

Alejandro Gomez scored an incredible team goal for England at the Under-17 European Championships before Noah Fernandez struck a stunning free-kick for Belgium.

WATCH: England&apos;s future is looking bright! Alejandro Gomez converts incredible team goal at Under-17 European Championships before Noah Fernandez scores stunning free-kick for Belgium