Keira Walsh reduced the deficit three minutes from time but it wasn't enough to prevent England from becoming the first titleholder to lose its opening match at a women’s Euros.

England's bid to defend their Euros title took a major hit, as France outclassed the Lionesses on a night where the midfield battle proved decisive.

The Lionesses were repeatedly ripped open in their first match of Euro 2025 and must now beat Netherlands to keep their trophy defence alive