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

England got off to a flying start 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.

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.

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.