England’s bright start fades as Portugal claim draw in Nations League opener

Portugal 1-1 England: Alessia Russo’s early effort was cancelled out by a stunning Kika Nazareth strike
Portugal 1-1 England: Alessia Russo’s early effort was cancelled out by a stunning Kika Nazareth strike
Portugal 1-1 England: Wiegman admitted the Lionesses struggled to turn the momentum of the match around after half time
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