Portugal-Nigeria, England-Costa Rica Set for Friendly Action

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Portugal-Nigeria, England-Costa Rica Set for Friendly Action

Portugal face Nigeria at 3:45 p.m. ET before England meet Costa Rica at 4:00 in a short international friendly slate. Portugal continue preparations with another test against African opposition, while England use Costa Rica as their final public warm-up before heading toward World Cup base camp. Both matches give coaches one more chance to assess rhythm.

By Tanish Chachra

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