In a "preperation" match for the European Championship clash next month, a header in the 39th minute from defender Tonel was just enough to leave the Portuguese team with a victory...
It was the first setback for Platt in nine matches since he replaced Howard Wilkinson last summer.
Rovers star Dunn had a quiet 45 minutes on the right flank as England's young players struggled to get their passing game going.
As expected, Portugal showed excellent technique on the ball but there were still several plus points for Platt.
In a barnstorming finale, England could count themselves unfortunate not to have earned a share of the spoils...