Soccer-Bright criticises lack of VAR after England lose to Netherlands

FILE PHOTO:Soccer Football - Women's UEFA Nations League - England Press conference - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - September 21, 2023 England's Millie Bright during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

(Reuters) - England captain Millie Bright said not having VAR available for their Women's Nations League game against the Netherlands in Utrecht on Tuesday was "mind-blowing" after TV replays suggested the hosts' first goal in their 2-1 victory was offside.

Substitute Renate Jansen scored a 90th-minute winner for the Dutch after Alessia Russo cancelled out Lieke Martens' first-half opener. Danielle van de Donk appeared to be in an offside position in the build-up to Martens' goal and Bright said it was "frustrating" that VAR was not being used in the match.