# McArdle finds encouragement despite defeat to Portugal

McArdle said there were encouraging signs in the performance despite the team's loss to Portugal. The result went against them, but the display offered positives to build on. The comments came after the match.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmglwxd0d25xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:20:39 GMT