France outclass England, putting defending Euro champs on edge

Zurich, Switzerland — France Shocked rescue champion England To win their Euro 2025 Group D opener 2-1 In Zurich on Saturday.

Laurent Bonadei’s side enjoyed a notable form in 2025 and has continued a Balmi evening in Switzerland as a target as a target Mary-Antonate Catoto And Sandy Baltimore England assigned a hunting defeat, which received a late consolation Keira walsh,

England led one of the favorite in this tournament, but was excluded by French for most of the game as they had given a painful defeat to Sarina Wiegman’s team.

England achieved a initial lead Alesia Russo After 13 minutes, but the effort stopped for this reason Beth Mead A toe being closed.

From there, France dominated and England started a series of errors. Catoto pounds to tap at home Delphine caesarino Cross after 36 minutes, while Baltimore doubled its lead after three minutes exploiting defensive chaos in English.

Despite making its normal changes on the hour mark, it raised much less to stem the tide and France rarely threatened in the second half until the closing stages. Wiegman introduced Mitchell Egimang His presence in the 85th minute mark and the box helped to make a shot for Walsh to run a shot house.

England pushed for a late equal, which never came. Now they are facing a win-win match NetherlandsWhile France will see two to two against two Wales On Wednesday. , Tom Hamilton

England’s error calculation was punished

After joining this opener, England were curious to pursue their message that they are not really as defending champions, but are looking to do something that England’s senior team has never achieved: winning a major tournament on foreign soil.

The group was quietly optimistic and in a good place.

But against France, for most matches, they froze. The error calculation was notable. The players who are usually so reliable, were infallible, poorly justice, they were giving the ball away in dangerous areas, and the team lost any early pace.

Midfield was exposed far away, while Kaisarino and Baltimore had freedom of wings, Jessica Carter And Lucy bronze Struggling to include those dangers. France’s first goal came from a loose close from Catoto Georgia Stanway To Lauren GanjaWhich allowed France to counter, while the bronze was out of the position for the second of France, an unfortunate recochet allowed the bucket to set the house on fire.

Both had a lot of space. There were loose passes from players like Mead, while at one point Lih Williamson And Alex Greenwood Hotted to give Élisa de almeida A chance. This contributed to France’s commanding hold on the match.

However, England held a late rally, for this, it was upset to see. They are simply going home to cut these errors against the Netherlands, or they are going home early. – Hamilton

France’s midfield battle was important in victory

Preiring the match, it was clear that the midfield control would determine the winner.

Along with two front 3rms facing each other-Ganja-Russo-Made for England and Casserino-Catoto-Baltimore for France-It was about dominance to feed good balls to his forward in all midfield, meaning that who would win the best game.

Finally, it was not even a competition. After a balanced ten minutes, Midfield of France overwhelmed its English counterparts.

Manager Bonadei decided to start Oren gene-frarance With Grace Gyoro And Sakina karchauiAnd he made the right choice. Chelsey The player was everywhere, so with the ball and without it was impressive, while Georo determined the game and the movement of Curchoui caused constant problems.

Walsh and Stanway never met in the game, and Lauren James Became an audience. The formation of 4-3–3 of France always offered an additional player against England’s 4-2–3-1. – Julian Laurence

Baltimore and Caserino of France, important on wings

separately Spain – Which can also hurt you from the middle- The main attacker in these euros comes from the feathers among the favorite of the tournament.

We saw it Germany On Friday, as Clara Buhal And Jool brand Riot. And we saw it again with France. Casacarino on the right and the bucket on the left to the left during England during the hour spent on the pitch.

Bronze and Carter had no response to their skills and speeds. Cascarino, who plays San diego wave In owner Now, the first goal gave a correct assistance, while Chelsea carried the other forward.

Because France was very effective in midfield, Lace blues‘Two wide players saw the ball a lot in great situations, often isolated one-one and one, where they thrive.

He went to England Defense Nonsstop. The fastest player in the tournament, the speed of the Cassacarino, is scary, and the bucket has become such a great all-rounder. Female super league,

They will now again go against Wales again, already with the possibility of qualifying their team for the quarter -finals. – Laurence

Lauren James Gamble

As of his best, James is one of the best attacker talent in world football. But since his hamstring was injured Belgium Back in April, James has a football of about 30 minutes, and came against it Jamaica last Sunday.

Against France, he showed his attacker threat, but James was a huge gambling from Viagman to start from the beginning, given her lack of match action. James had a good chance after just 43 seconds to open the lead for England, but his attempt flew on the bar, and then after three minutes, his curl cross recalled Russo’s head.

But James is an out-end-out attacker. Wiegman’s system more generally sees no.10 as a hybrid no.8, which includes protective duties in Stanway and Walsh.

Quickly given a lot of space, France cut James’ space and then began to dominate the pitch, won the midfield battle, and left England defensively weak. Went 60 minutes before being replaced with James Ella Tone Coming in the middle of the pitch. This helped England more defensive cover and more attacker motion.

Either toone or Grace clinton Midfield has to start against the Netherlands, in which a decision with Wieman is facing whether she starts James or Chloe Kelly Believes on the wing, or with mead. ,– Hamilton

Wiegman and England are now under heavy pressure

Wiegman’s major tournament record is notable. At his two European Championships to go into this one, he won the 2017 version with the Netherlands, then directed England to his victory in 2022. So we are here in the unwanted area.

This was Viegman’s first defeat as head coach in a European Championship. The success of England’s leading tournament under Wigman has been notable. But in 2022 in 2022, both in the Euro and the World Cup in 2023, they slowly started. But on both those occasions, they found a way to win 1–0. Unfortunately, for them, this run suddenly stopped in Zurich.

This was not a Wiegman team performance that we expect. For most of the match – despite their late rally – the errors were abundantly, defense was unstable, fullback backpelling, and the attacker threats were negligible. England only recorded their first shot on the target when Walsh guided the house late.

He has a lot to recover from the Netherlands on Wednesday, who will ride his wave of optimism after defeating Wales 3–0. England are essentially in the winning field, or their tournament will end before it is over. – Hamilton

Geyoro celebrates centenary cap in style

In this game, one of the two players celebrating a landmark 100th cap is clearly happy.

Alex Greenwood, England Center Back, despite achieving a rare achievement, will not have a good memory of this night.

100 matches are very special for your country, and for Georo to enjoy it with a win over England – European Champion – felt even better. 28 year old PSG The midfielder made his debut eight years ago and through all the disappointments, despite all the damage in the quarter -finals. Lace blues Often there is a favorite condition.

She cried more than laughter with her country. But he has always given 100%, it is very proud to wear number 8 shirt. On Saturday, he again bossed the game. He won all his couples by fixing five balls than anyone else on the pitch. For more than 90 minutes, she was the perfect Centurion. – Laurence