England, Portugal draw 1-1 in Nations League opener

England began their Nations League campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Portugal, despite taking an early lead through Alessia Russo in the 15th minute. Sarina Wiegman's team dominated the first half but struggled to convert additional chances, which proved costly as Portugal equalized with Kika Nazareth's stunning goal in the 75th minute. The match saw England controlling possession, but they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving them frustrated. England's next challenge comes on Wednesday as they face Spain, who recently beat Belgium, in a highly anticipated rematch of the World Cup final. Wiegman acknowledged the need for improvement, emphasizing the importance of their upcoming match. The draw marks a rough start for the European champions, who have only won two of their last five games.