Walcott went close to winning the match for England Under-21s

Stuart Pearce's injury-hit side went behind when Craig Gardner fouled Adelino Vieirinha, the winger picking himself up to score from the spot.

Theo Walcott fired wide before Adam Johnson restored parity, volleying home from Joe Mattock's long throw.

Walcott forced a fine save from Ricardo Batista as England finished stronger.

The draw leaves England six points clear of Portugal at the top of Group Three, with Pearce's side having two games remaining and Portugal three.

Portugal U21: Ricardo Batista, Nuno Andre, Antunes, Paulo Machado, Vieirinha (Bruno Pereirinha 77), Pele (Celestino 66), Joao Moreira (Targino 46), Joao Moutinho, Vasco Fernandes, Goncalo Brandao, Carlos Saleiro.
Subs Not Used: Rui Patricio, Bruno Pinheiro, Helder Barbosa.

Goals: Vieirinha 3 pen.

England U21: Hart, Gardner, Steven Taylor (Mancienne 46), Wheater, Mattock, Cattermole, Huddlestone, Muamba, Milner, Walcott, Johnson.
Subs Not Used: Heaton, Connolly, Leadbitter, Surman, Stearman, Miller.

Booked: Steven Taylor, Muamba, Walcott.

Goals: Johnson 49.

Att: 5,468.