Belgium took 39 minutes to cancel out Ireland’s two-goal advantage through Tessa Wullaert’s brace on home soil but substitute Larkin pounced in the final minutes to hook the ball home from close range for only her second goal in 30 internationals.

Portugal's emotional Ronaldo rejoices in winning Nations League

Ireland went ahead on the cusp of half-time after Ferguson headed in a cross to score his fourth international goal.

The Dragons are targeting Nations League promotion with closing games against Turkey and Iceland.

England interim boss Lee Carsley is a former Republic of Ireland international.

Jack Grealish represented Ireland at youth level before switching allegiance to England

Ireland ended Hungary’s impressive resistance shortly after the hour mark