Soccer-England roar back to beat Netherlands 3-2 and keep Paris dreams alive


Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Nations League - Group A - England v Netherlands - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - December 1, 2023 England's Lauren Hemp in action with Netherlands' Caitlin Dijkstra Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - England clawed their way back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a nerve-jangling Women's Nations League group game at Wembley on Friday and keep their dreams of a Paris Olympic berth alive.

Ella Toone netted a 91st-minute goal while Georgia Stanway and Lauren Hemp also scored to propel England to second in Group A1 on nine points with one round of group games remaining. The Dutch top the group with nine points.

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