England Women fought back to draw 2-2 with world champions the United States in their second match of the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville. The Lionesses, who opened the tournament with a win over Brazil, twice came from behind to secure a point against the top-ranked side.
Megan Rapinoe gave the USA the lead in the 33rd minute after latching onto a headed clearance from Rachel Daly. However, England equalised within three minutes when Steph Houghton curled a brilliant free-kick into the corner after the American goalkeeper was penalised for handling a back pass.
Nikita Parris put England ahead in the 52nd minute, driving a low shot past the goalkeeper after a fine pass from Fran Kirby. Ellen White almost extended the lead but her snapshot went wide. The USA levelled midway through the second half when Tobin Heath prodded home after a goalmouth scramble.
Both sides pushed for a winner in an end-to-end finish, but neither could find the net. England now sit on four points alongside Japan, who beat Brazil 3-1 earlier in the day. The two sides meet in Tampa on Tuesday, with the winner guaranteed to take the SheBelieves Cup.
