England vs Portugal: Phil Neville hails ‘outstanding’ Lionesses after Beth Mead secures win
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England vs Portugal: Phil Neville hails ‘outstanding’ Lionesses after Beth Mead secures win

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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England boss Phil Neville has labelled the Lionesses’ last two displays as “outstanding” after a 1-0 friendly win in Portugal eased the pressure on him. The Lionesses prevailed in a tight, scrappy game in Lisbon, with Beth Mead’s late winner handed to the visitors following a blunder from Portugal goalkeeper Patricia Morais. “The performances over the last two games have been outstanding.” The former Manchester United defender added: “I’m pleased with the players, I’m pleased with the spirit, I’m pleased with the direction that we’re going in. open image in gallery Jessica Silva is challenged by Nikita Parris “And for me personally, in terms of what I’ve seen at this camp, it’s been my most enjoyable camp since I’ve been a manager with this England team.” England dominated possession against a side 23 places below them in FIFA’s rankings, but failed to play with cohesion or intensity for long periods.

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