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England miss out on Nations League progression despite thumping Scotland

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England's hopes of making next summer's Olympics were shattered in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday night despite a 6-0 thumping of Scotland at Hampden Park in the UEFA Women's Nations League.

Sarina Wiegman urged her players before the game to 'go wild' from the first minute and they did exactly that as they edged themselves in front early doors.

With 12 minutes gone, Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood headed home from a Beth Mead corner. Lauren Hemp should've made it two on the half-hour mark with an almost empty net to aim at she was unmarked at the back post.

Somehow, she couldn't find the target and hit the woodwork. Lauren James offered England a glimmer of hope, though, with two quick-fire goals in two minutes to lift hopes.

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