Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman pointed to changes by Portugal when asked why England faded in the second half of their 1-1 draw on Friday night.

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.

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.