England's dream start in Euro 2000 turned into a nightmare as Portugal came from two goals down to take all three points in a pulsating match in Eindhoven.

England got off to a flying start, netting two great goals by Paul Scholes and Steve McManaman within the first 20 minutes where they dominated the match. But then they gave it all away.

Monday 12th June 2000
Euro 2000
England 2 - 3 Portugal

Scholes scored in just the third minute, after getting on the end of a pinpoint cross from Beckham he headed the ball in to the back of the net. Then on the 18th minute Macca tapped the ball home from six yards after Beckham picked him out from the right.

But as the fans were celebrating, Barcelona striker Luis Figo went up the other end scored a great goal in the 22 minute. He let the ball fly in to the back of the net from 30 yards. His goal was followed by a goal from Joao Pinto in the 38th minute.

After the break, Portugal came out fighting and on the 60th minute, Nuno Gomes scored the winner which left the England fans wondering what had happend. After 20 minutes it looked like England were on their way to win their opening match of the tournament. But a determined Portugal came back fighting, to show their critics that they are a great team and can beat anyone that gets in their way.

Now England are left in a make or break situation. They have to win their two remaining group matches or else they will be on a fligt home.