SheBelieves Cup: USA 2-2 England - World champions held by Lionesses in thrilling draw

Steph Houghton and Nikita Parris scored for the Lionesses but had to settle for a draw in Nashville.

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After coming from behind against Brazil, the Lionesses once again conceded first against the USA.
Megan Rapinoe volleyed in the opener, before England scored with the next attack.
Captain Houghton scored with a beautifully curled shot from a lay-off from an indirect free kick.
Phil Neville's side took the lead in the 52nd minute, when Nikita Parris converted from a tight angle from Fran Kirby's through ball.
Having nearly conceded from the first set-piece of the match, USA's threat from corners eventually told as Tobin Heath stabbed home the equaliser.

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In the earlier match on Saturday, two goals in four minutes helped Japan to a 3-1 victory over Brazil.
Yuka Momiki, 22, scored the opener with a delightful lob in the 44th minute, before Debinha pulled one back for Brazil.
Rikako Kobayashi headed home in the 81st minute, before Yui Hasegawa added an impressive third late on in Nashville.Brazil's over-reliance on Marta, 33 and Formiga, 40, was exposed but they battled well against a Japan side two places above them in the Fifa rankings.

The four-team, round-robin tournament will go down to Tuesday's final games.
Japan, who are top of the table on goal difference, face England in a winner-takes-all match.
Hosts USA, who are the holders, must beat Brazil, and hope the two teams above them draw, whilst also improving their own goal difference.

Fixtures & Results
United States 2-2 Japan
England 2-1 Brazil

Brazil 1-3 Japan
United States 2-2 England

Japan v England
United States v Brazil

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