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England's Nations League campaign got off to a frustrating start as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Portugal.

Following a bright start to their opening Group A3 match, Alessia Russo put the Lionesses in front after slotting home from Lucy Bronze's brilliant cross from the right flank.

A shift in momentum saw Portugal begin to threaten after the break and, following a spell of pressure, they earned an equaliser through substitute Kika Nazareth's stunning top corner finish.

England are back in Nations League action at Wembley on Wednesday where they face group leaders Spain, who needed a late goal to beat Belgium in their opening fixture.

Sarina Wiegman admits England ‘have work to do’ after draw in Portugal

Sarina Wiegman says England “had to adapt” to Portugal’s second-half changes after a 1-1 draw in their Nations League clash.

A bright start to the Lionesses’ opening Group A3 match saw them come close through Lauren James and Ella Toone before Alessia Russo put them ahead in the 15th minute.

Lucy Bronze did well to control a cross-field pass from James and launched a menacing ball into the centre of the area for Russo, who coolly tapped home.

England then enjoyed a comfortable period in the first half, with Portugal unable to create much. However, a switch in momentum after the break saw the hosts apply more pressure and they earned a point thanks to Kika Nazareth’s equaliser.

Sarina Wiegman admits England ‘have work to do’ after draw in Portugal

Portugal 1-1 England: Wiegman admitted the Lionesses struggled to turn the momentum of the match around after half time

Jamie Braidwood21 February 2025 22:56

FULL TIME! Portugal 1-1 England

England manager Sarina Wiegman, speaking to ITV.

“I think we played a very good first half. We could have scored more goals, that would have helped. The second half they changed the shape and we had to adapt to that.

“When they started to push then we hoped to keep the ball better. What we did in the last part of the second half, we would hope to do that better next time.

“They put more players in attack and changed the shape. We were figuring it out but they scored their goal really well. On the other hand, we could have done better. After that we changed the organisation and we pushed a little more too. Unfortunately we couldn’t get another goal.

“I’m not thinking about the Euros. I’m just thinking about Wednesday. We have work to do. It’s Spain. It’s going to be a tough game. We will try to win that game.”

(The FA via Getty Images)

Jamie Braidwood21 February 2025 21:59