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Video: Thomas Meunier mocks Jordan Henderson, Ashley Cole offers verdict

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England picked up an impressive win on Sunday evening, beating Belgium 2-1 at Wembley Stadium.

The Three Lions actually fell behind as Romelu Lukaku scored from the penalty spot having been hauled down by Eric Dier, but they roared back.

Marcus Rashford scored from the spot too after Jordan Henderson was fouled, and Mason Mount then won it in the second half.

Beating the world number one side is something of a scalp for England, especially as Gareth Southgate started without the likes of Ben Chilwell, Joe Gomez, Raheem Sterling, Hary Kane and Jadon Sancho.

Belgium may have some complaints though, given that the awarding of the first-half penalty in England’s favour was a little controversial.

Henderson went down easily under the challenge of Thomas Meunier, with the Borussia Dortmund defender perplexed by the decision.

Sky Sports captured a moment after the final whistle, in which Meunier mocked Henderson for going down too easily, but Ashley Cole defended Henderson by claiming you just have to go down sometimes when you feel contact.

Liverpool fans will no doubt chalk the incident down to a winning mentality from Henderson, who won’t have any lasting damage from Meunier’s challenge, but saw the opportunity to get England back into the game and took it – which is what winners do, even if some frown upon it.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Thomas Meunier of Belgium goes down on one knee in front of Jordan Henderson of England at the end of the game after he pulled him down which resulted in a penalty during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium on October 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images