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Taylor can help England record a comfortable victory

Striker is in fine form

Jodie Taylor celebrates her treble against Scotland
Jodie Taylor celebrates her treble against ScotlandCredit: Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Portugal v England
Channel 4 & Eurosport 2, 7.45pm Thursday
Scotland v Spain
More 4 & Eurosport 2, 7.45pm Thursday

With one final game in the group stages Mark Sampson's England can progress to the quarter-finals with a perfect three from three with victory over Portugal.

They got their campaign off to a perfect start with a 6-0 demolition of neighbours Scotland and showed another side to their character with a resilient display against Spain, in which they soaked up 80 per cent of possession before grinding out a 2-0 victory.

Sampson may choose to rest some of his key players for the quarter-finals but those who come in are sure to play at the same intensity as the side who have won two from two.

Portugal go into the game after beating Scotland 2-1 and while they may fancy their chances against England, the Lionesses should come out on top once again.

Jodie Taylor has scored four goals in two games and given the form that she is in, it would be no surprise to see her add to her tally.

Scotland face Spain in their last game at their first major tournament finals and they will be hoping for a positive result after two disappointing performances. Spain equally will be looking to bounce back but this is the type of game that could swing in either direction and could see both sides finding the back of the net.

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Zoe VicarageRacing Post Reporter

Published on 26 July 2017inFootball tips

Last updated 19:50, 26 July 2017

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