England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France on Saturday.

De Almeida shoots meekly wide of the near post after slipping Hemp very nicely on the edge of the area. England go straight down the other end but Russo miscontrols Hemp’s low cross in the penalty area. Although it was a slightly awkward ball, Russo would usually have done better.

Match report as England Women lost their opening game of Euro 2025; Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore saw France Women into a quick lead; Keira Walsh scored a late consolation, but it was no