Summary

  • England 0-0 Portugal - wasteful hosts held to draw in World Cup send-off in Milton Keynes

  • Daly and sub Russo both have efforts saved while Bronze and Stanway hit woodwork

  • England have one behind-closed-doors friendly in Australia before World Cup

  • Their World Cup campaign starts on 22 July v Haiti in Brisbane

  1. 'England look a bit flat'published at 15:49 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Stadium MK

    It's all a bit flat. England don't look as threatening as we know they can be. Rachel Daly has had a few chances but hasn't been clinical. Other than that, there's not much to shout about. It looks like a team who haven't played a match for a few weeks.

  2. Postpublished at 29 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    The WSL season ended several weeks ago and there is a bit of rustiness on display as far as the Lionesses are concerned.

    Georgia StanwayImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 27 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Good defensive work by Esme Morgan who keeps her composure while under pressure to guide it back to Mary Earps and safety.

  4. 'A stern defence'published at 15:46 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England are having to play a bit wider and at times more direct to open up this Portugal defence.

    You've got to take your chances.

  5. Postpublished at 25 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Rachel Daly is getting herself into some useful positions but it's just not happening for her - or her team-mates - so far. The effort is there to see but nothing is falling for them. Frustrating.

    Rachel DalyImage source, Reuters
  6. 'Anticipation for the World Cup'published at 15:43 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Vicki Sparks
    BBC commentator, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Plenty of eyes will be on England as European champions, but all eyes will be on the current World Champions USA.

    England wouldn't meet them, because of the draw, until the final.

  7. Postpublished at 22 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Jessica Silva is another one to watch at the World Cup. The Portuguese forward is making England's defence work.

    The visitors have come back into this and are building confidence.

  8. Postpublished at 19 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Nice work by Tatiana Pinto around the England box and the Lionesses defence, for a fleeting moment, is stretched.

    Tatiana Pinto and Lauren HempImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'Greenwood brings a lot to this team'published at 15:38 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Alex Greenwood has an enormous amount of very good qualities. She is more than happy to step into midfield.

    She brings a balance to this team as well. She combines beautifully with Lauren Hemp so there's certainly no shortage of qualities down this left side for England.

  10. Postpublished at 17 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Ella Toone isn't quite firing at her maximum levels. She spots an opening outside the box but her finish is tame and wide.

  11. 'James showing her quality'published at 15:36 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Stadium MK

    Lauren James is really starting to show her quality. She's gliding past players and that was an excellent ball in for Rachel Daly. Every time James has it at her feet there's excitement rippling through the stands. She's so unpredictable.

    Lauren JamesImage source, PA Media
  12. CLOSE!published at 15 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Lauren James pings a gorgeous ball into the box but a stretching Rachel Daly narrowly fails to connect. Any sort of contact and that would have been in the back of the net.

  13. Postpublished at 14 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Portugal are a hard-working unit. They're going to need to maintain these concentration levels in New Zealand, where they face defending world champions the United States and 2019 runners-up the Netherlands.

    Esme Morgan and Jessica SilvaImage source, Reuters
  14. Postpublished at 12 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Lauren Hemp goes down just outside the Portugal box and the referee waves play on but the Lionesses cannot make it count. That prompts another burst from a trumpet in the crowd.

  15. 'It takes time to build understanding'published at 15:30 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Gilly Flaherty
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I feel nervous, more because of the relationships and partnerships. It takes time to build understanding as centre-backs but I'm sure Sarina [has a reason for it].

  16. Postpublished at 10 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Lauren James is going to be huge for England at the World Cup and the Chelsea forward is on the charge before losing possession.

    It's a joy to see her in full flow.

    It's been a steady start by England who are dominating possession.

  17. Postpublished at 8 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    A hush from the crowd as Portugal win themselves a free-kick just outside the England box. Sarina Wiegman is not impressed with the decision and is out of her seat.

    Sarina WiegmanImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Stadium MK

    A strong start by England. Lauren Hemp almost gifted Rachel Daly a huge boost in her hopes to retain the number nine shirt over Alessia Russo. Another goal to add to her already impressive tally this year would do that.

  19. 'It could get ugly'published at 15:26 British Summer Time 1 July 2023

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's a fantastic opportunity. Absolutely free. It was a great cross in.

    It's a great start from England. Portugal struggle to track runners and if England can continue to to exploit that space, it could get ugly for Portugal.

  20. Postpublished at 6 mins

    England 0-0 Portugal

    Rachel Daly is making a nuisance of herself. One decent chance and another half-chance already.