England's quarter-final with Portugal has gone into extra time after substitute Helder Postiga headed an equaliser for the hosts with seven minutes to go.

England are looking to equal their best ever performance in the European Championships by booking a semi-final spot at the expense of host nation Portugal.

The whole of Portugal heaved a collective sigh of relief following the host’s victory over Russia yesterday but they know there is far more nerve-jangling agony to come.

Portugal 2 Russia 0

Rui Costa scored the second goal that keeps Portugal’s hopes of lifting the European Championship title in their own country remain on track – but only just.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wielded the axe as his side went into their life-or-death Group A clash with Russia at the Estadio da Luz.

There was dismay in the Portuguese press on Sunday as the host nation digested the 2-1 defeat by Greece in the Euro 2004 tournament opener that has severely compromised their hopes of qualification for the knockout stages.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has surprisingly named Porto midfielder Maniche ahead of Armando Petit in his team to face Greece in the opening match of Euro 2004 in Porto tomorrow.

Football fever is reaching new heights in Portugal just 24 hours before the host nation play Greece in the opening match of Euro 2004.

Helder Postiga was today named in Portugal’s squad for 2004 despite a hugely disappointing first season with Tottenham.