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Last Updated: Sunday, 28 August 2005, 19:24 GMT 20:24 UK
England held in European opener
England opened their European Nations Championship campaign in Leipzig with a 1-1 draw against Belgium.

Ben Hawes opened the scoring in the 10th minute when he collected a penalty corner and dribbled through the defenders to slot past Manu Leroy.

But nine minutes later Loic Vandeweghe equalised and neither side could force a winner.

In the same pool, Mark Ralph's goal was little consolation as Scotland were hammered 5-1 by Germany.

The teams are aiming to finish in the top five to ensure a place at next year's World Cup qualifier.

England, who were surprise bronze medallists two years ago in Barcelona, face Scotland on Tuesday.

In the other pool Holland were given a scare in a 5-4 thriller against France while Spain needed a last-minute Eduard Tubau goal to beat Poland 2-1.


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