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Euro 2022: Keeper Burns sees red as NI suffer defeat in final friendly

Northern Ireland's Jackie Burns gets a red card after a challenge on Belgium's Tessa Wullaert during Thursday night's Friendly International at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion in Lier, Belgium.
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 24th Jun 2022

Northern Ireland's senior women's team lost 4-1 to Belgium last night (Thursday) in their final warm-up game for the Euros.

Kenny Shiels' side were already up against it at the Herman Vanderpoortenstadion in Lier - facing a team 28 places above them in the world rankings.

Belgium's Nicky Evrard with Northern Ireland's Sarah McFadden during Thursday night's Friendly International at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion in Lier, Belgium

However, their task became even more difficult when goalkeeper Jackie Burns (main pic) was sent off with 20 minutes left and the score at 1-1.

The NI side preparing to take on Belgium

Northern Ireland then conceded three goals in 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, Shiels will announce his squad for the Euros on Monday.

Their opening game will be against Norway on July 7.