Sarina Wiegman 'disappointed' as England struggle in goalless draw with Portugal ahead of World Cup

England were held in a 0-0 stalemate by Portugal on Saturday afternoon as they prepared for the Women’s World Cup. The Lionesses were taking part in a friendly in their last match before they head out to Australia for the tournament. Ad Sarina Wiegman’s team played below their usual high standards as they struggled to take on their opponents.

Serie BFormer Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Fabregas announces retirement2 HOURS AGO The team are now two games without a win after their 30-game unbeaten streak ended earlier in the year when they lost to Australia in April. Their next match will be a friendly against Canada in Australia, on July 14. With the World Cup in mind, England’s manager fielded 17 players and a number of formations at Stadium MK as she used the opportunity to experiment, with the side’s fluency suffering as a result.

Former Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Fabregas announces retirement Liverpool agree £60m deal for Szoboszlai — Paper Round Liverpool close on Szoboszlai after triggering release clause — reports Most of the squad had not played since the end of the Women’s Super League, and with Portugal staying compact and defending deep, they kept the European champions at bay. Rachel Daly, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly and Lucy Bronze — who hit the woodwork — all had chances to score but were unable to convert. Speaking to ITV after the game, Alessia Russo said: “It was frustrating but there are lots to build on.

It is our first game back together, we will definitely have to build on that. Today we had a lot of chances we should have finished but we are finding new connections. come the World Cup we will be ready and firing.