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Preview for France v England
England open the defence of their European crown towards France tomorrow evening.
The Lionesses have been positioned in a troublesome group that additionally comprises the Netherlands and Wales and can be trying to get off to a robust begin in Zurich.
It actually received’t be straightforward, nevertheless, towards a France facet that haven’t misplaced a bunch stage recreation on the Euros since 2009.
The groups met in qualifying with each registering a 2-1 win and skilled England full-back Lucy Bronze is aware of Sarina Wiegman’s facet need to be at their finest proper from the off.
She advised the BBC: “There’s a number of respect between the groups as a result of we’ve confronted off so often.
“I don’t assume France essentially worry England, they only have a number of respect and assume we’ve a really gifted crew – it’s the identical with them.
“We get to check ourselves towards the nice groups right away. There aren’t any surprises going via the event. We know the usual that it’s a must to be at.
“When you get to those tournaments, you wish to play within the huge video games towards the perfect gamers. Why not have it in your first recreation?”
Our opener awaits 👊#Lionesses | @NuffieldHealth pic.twitter.com/ojxS0sJNJ9
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 3, 2025
France boss Laurent Bonadei made the stunning choice to go away captain Wendie Renard out of the squad – in addition to report goalscorer Eugenie Le Sommer – and her former Lyon team-mate Bronze believes that would weaken Les Bleues.
“Wendie is an efficient pal of mine. She’s the epitome of what I’d describe as a captain determine,” mentioned Bronze of Renard, who has received 168 caps.
“When I used to be at Lyon, every thing she did as an individual and as a participant, there was nothing you might fault. I’m positive she can be devastated to not be a part of the Euros.
“The supervisor went a unique means. That’s how soccer works generally. It’s an enormous shock.
“I wish to play towards Wendie. For me, not taking somebody like that would weaken the French crew. I wish to play towards the strongest French crew.”
France have by no means received a serious event however they arrive in Switzerland on the again of an eight-match successful streak.
That report comes with a warning, although, with Bonadei saying: “Confidence is sweet for creating our recreation, however overconfidence is the lure that awaits us.”
Midfielder Grace Geyoro additionally believes France’s psychological state is essential to success.
She mentioned: “Since we put together for tournaments a 12 months or two years prematurely, while you arrive on the competitors and also you get eradicated shortly, sure, sooner or later it additionally has an impression on the thoughts.
“It might be exhausting, particularly while you see the [quality in the] crew we’ve.
“Our weak factors are that we might have much less expertise as a result of we’ve not received any titles [at international level]. In tough occasions we’ve to have the ability to be higher as a result of we’ve had disappointments.”
Team News for France v England
Mary Earps and Fran Kirby have retired from worldwide soccer whereas Millie Bright dominated herself out on account of bodily and psychological exhaustion.
Lauren James is unlikely to start out after making her comeback as substitute within the 7-0 warm-up win over Jamaica.
Predicted line-ups for France v England
France: Peyraud-Magnin; De Almeida, Mbock, Lakrar, Bacha; Geyoro, Jean-Francois, Karchaoui; Diani, Baltimore, Katoto
England: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Carter; Stanway, Walsh; Mead, Toone, Hemp; Russo
And… 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 🎬
EURO 2025 lastly kicks off in Switzerland 🇨🇭🔥See you on Saturday night for les Bleues’ opening match towards England ⚔️🏴#WEURO2025 l #FiersdetreBleues
pic.twitter.com/gtxRNMrIL9— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) July 2, 2025
How to look at France v England: TV and on-line streams
France versus England kicks-of at 8pm UK time tomorrow evening. You can watch it on ITV and stream it on the ITVX app and web site.
