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Belgium . World Cup 2018: England 0-1 Belgium highlights.

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England will face Colombia in the last 16 of the World Cup after a spectacular strike by Adnan Januzaj ensured Belgium finished top of Group G.Gareth Southgate made eight changes from England's win against Panama, while opposite number Roberto Martinez made nine alterations - proving victory was not exactly the top priority as the tournament moves towards the knockout phase.That was illustrated by a largely mediocre, lifeless encounter in Kaliningrad that was settled by Januzaj's goal six minutes after the break, the former Manchester United attacker cutting inside before curling a left-foot finish high past Jordan Pickford.England - who desperately missed absent captain and leading World Cup scorer Harry Kane - barely threatened, though Marcus Rashford should have equalised, Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois touching his effort wide after he ran clear.Southgate must now reflect on England's first loss at this World Cup as he prepares to face the dangerous Colombians in Moscow on Tuesday at 19:00 BST, while Belgium go to Rostov to play Japan on Monday.The build-up to this game was played out in the context of who would top the group - with the suggestion finishing second might provide an easier route than winning Group G.It was clear three points was hardly the top priority for either manager, and the changes occasionally threatened to reduce the game to a farce - the first half ending in a chorus of jeering.Should England beat Colombia, led by striker Radamel Falcao, there is the prospect of facing either Sweden or Switzerland.But the South Americans will pose a real threat and only time will tell if England and Southgate will regret not going harder for the greater glory of victory. Danny Welbeck (England) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left. He did nothing to threaten Henderson's status as Southgate's main midfield pivot.Vardy and Rashford did not do enough to place Raheem Sterling in peril, even though he has gone 22 England games without a goal.It was also a difficult night for first-choice goalkeeper Pickford, who was largely unemployed in the wins against Tunisia and Panama.Pickford had only picked the ball out of the net in those games, having no chance with either goal, but here he looked a little ring-rusty and was fortunate to get away with spilling the ball early on when Gary Cahill cleared Michy Batshuayi's shot off the line.It was his busiest game in the World Cup so far - and Southgate must hope he will be better for the experience.Cahill was solid, while Danny Rose and Trent Alexander-Arnold showed Southgate can rely on them - but England's first-choice World Cup line-up will still have a familiar look against Colombia.Martinez made the bizarre, although some would say brutally realistic, claim before kick-off that winning was not his priority in this final group match.However, he did get the victory to top the group and face Japan in the last 16, and some of the flashes from his team demonstrated the strength he has at his disposal.This was a Belgium side without Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Axel Witsel and Dries Mertens, to name but seven, in their starting line-up.And yet, when they actually wanted to, they raised their game to a level beyond England.If Martinez can bring this squad to the right pitch at the right time, this is potentially a World Cup-winning side.

England 0-1 Belgium: Adnan Januzaj strikes as Gareth Southgate's side finish secondEngland boss Gareth Southgate consoles Vardy after the game

Assisted by Danny Rose following a set piece situation.Danny Rose (England) wins a free kick on the left wing.Youri Tielemans (Belgium) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Phil Jones (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Substitution, Belgium. 1 .

See the starting lineups and subs for England vs Belgium match on 28 June, 2018 on myKhel. England's World Cup campaign in Russia ended with a 2-0 defeat by Belgium in St Petersburg that meant the Three Lions finished in fourth place. Dries Mertens replaces Adnan Januzaj.Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer.How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.

Assisted by Thorgan Hazard.Jordan Pickford (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Youri Tielemans (Belgium) wins a free kick on the right wing.Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Attempt blocked.

Assisted by Marouane Fellaini.Attempt saved. Media playback is not supported on this device

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