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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

England vs Portugal LIVE: Lionesses result and reaction from World Cup send-off

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'Very high' expectations on England's Lionesses at World Cup, Georgia Stanway says

England were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Portugal in their final match before the Lionesses head to the Women’s World Cup.

The hosts dominated possession and had several chances to take the lead at Milton Keynes but could not find the breakthrough, with Alessia Russo coming closest with a shot that was cleared off the line by Portugal defender Marques Borges.

Russo also dragged a chance wide after a pull-back from Chloe Kelly while Lucy Bronze hit the post from a corner during a flurry of second-half chances.

England fly to Australia later this week and play their opening match of the World Cup against Haiti on July 22. Before then the Lionesses will play Canada in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Brisbane.

Follow all the reaction the Lionesses were held by Portugal:

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