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Several friendly matches were played before the UEFA Nations League tournament. The English national team won an easy victory. G. Southgate's team did not spare the Irish national team's footballers and won 3-0. The English team took the lead in the 18th minute after H. Maguire's goal. J. Sancho doubled the result by scoring in the 31st minute. In the 56th minute, D. Calvert-Lewin added the third goal for the team by converting a penalty kick. The English national team will face the Belgian national team in the UEFA Nations League A division on November 15. Meanwhile, Ireland will meet the Welsh footballers. In other friendly matches, the Welsh team faced the US national team. Both teams ended the match goalless. The US national team controlled the ball for 62 percent of the game, while the Welsh team had 38 percent possession. The Welsh national team will face the Irish team in the UEFA Nations League B division on November 15.
