England held to frustrating 0-0 draw by Portugal in World Cup tune-up
MILTON KEYNES, England : England were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal in a friendly on Saturday in a frustrating World Cup warm-up for the fourth-ranked Lionesses.
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Friendly with Portugal chance for Wiegman to firm up starting XI
England manager Sarina Wiegman would have preferred more friendlies in the final run-up to the Women's World Cup, but will use Saturday's send-off match against Portugal to continue firming up her starting XI.
The nations Manchester United players are representing in this summer's Women's World Cup
The Women’s World Cup is less than a month away, the tournament kicks off on July 20 with hosts Australia taking on the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand facing Norway.
Manchester United's Katie Zelem opens up on World Cup wish with England
England and Manchester United midfielder Katie Zelem remains optimistic about maintaining a connection with their fans back home despite competing in the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sarina Wiegman offers verdict on England's Women's World Cup preparation plans
Sarina Wiegman, the mastermind behind England's Euro victory, is staying calm despite a lack of warm-up games ahead of the Women's World Cup. The Lionesses kick off their preparations with a clash against Portugal in Milton Keynes this Saturday, before embarking on their journey to Australia and New Zealand just four days later.
Manchester United and Lioness star Ella Toone opens up on her first World Cup call
Manchester United and Lioness midfielder Ella Toone has opened up on her thoughts about being so far away from home during what will be her first Women’s World Cup. The 23-year-old was coined a super-sub throughout the Euros tournament and now heads onto the biggest stage of international football as a household name and a starter for England’s Lionesses.
England captain Millie Bright feeling 'really confident' of being fit for Women's World Cup
England skipper Millie Bright is feeling “really confident” of being fit for the Women’s World Cup. The Chelsea defender has been out of competitive action since March as a result of a knee injury suffered in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Lyon. Ad However, Bright has been training with her England team-mates and says she feels “mentally and physically fresh as I have ever felt".
England's Bright says injury a blessing in disguise ahead of World Cup
BURTON UPON TRENT, England: England captain Millie Bright is not quite ready to return to action after being out with a knee injury since March, but the centre back sees a silver lining in her forced layoff having had her first proper break in years.