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.

England have been held to a 1-1 draw by Portugal in their UEFA Women’s Nations League opener in Portimão this evening.Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses a deserved first half lead but the hosts came

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,

European champions England could only muster a 1-1 draw with Portugal to kick off their Nations League campaign on Friday, with Kika Nazareth's late goal cancelling Alessia Russo's early strike in a disappointing opener for England.