PORTIMAO, Portugal (Reuters) -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.

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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

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 will now turn their attention towards a midweek meeting with world champions Spain at Wembley while Portugal’s next UEFA Women’s Nations League fixture is against Belgium in Leuven.

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.