Report as England draw 1-1 in Portugal; Alessia Russo opened the scoring but Lionesses failed to build on their lead; Kika Nazareth climbed off the bench and curled an equaliser into the top corner; E

New year, new look England, same lack of consistency. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses began their Nations League campaign with a profligate and frustrating 1-1 draw against Portugal in Portimão.

European champions England were held to a 1-1 draw by Portugal in their Nations League opener. Alessia Russo scored early, but a late goal by Kika Nazareth equalized the match. Despite England's initial dominance,

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.

England and Portugal kicked off their Nations League with a 1-1 draw. Alessia Russo scored early for England, but Kika Nazareth's late goal equalized. England's performance showed dominance but lacked extra goals.