England in rest race

enGLAnD’S WoMen are taking special measures tonight in a race against time to prepare for a potential euro 2017 quarter-final against France.

the Lionesses play Portugal tonight, needing only a draw to top Group D but face a testing 72-hour turnaround before their first knock-out clash.

Boss Mark Sampson is desperate to ensure his players are not burnt out against opponents who will have an additional rest day. the FA have hired an extra bus to take their staff away from