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Bronze on her lineage: “I have little Portugal flags on my boots actually. My parents met in the Algarve strip years and years ago” said Bronze, speaking at a media conference in Portugal.

“I have always been in good contact with the Portuguese federation. They are a team I always root for. I always hope for the best for them and I hope they do well in the Nations League - just not against us. My first ever kit was a Portugal kit.