England were outplayed by France in Euros opener but have come roaring back to beat the Netherlands and Wales, scoring 10 goals in the process; they face Sweden in the quarter-finals; Sky Sports Laura

FRANCE finished the 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series as the only team with a 100 record after downing England 52-39 in the

Follow live updates as defending champions England begin their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign against France

Beth Mead believes that England’s Euro 2025 opener defeat to France was 'the best thing that could have happened' to the Lionesses, as they prepare for a high-stakes quarter-final clash against Sweden.

The defending European champions will open their tournament with a daunting match against a highly talented French team.

Beth Mead has credited England’s slow start against France for the Lionesses success at Euro 2025 so far ahead of a quarter-final against Sweden. England started off their Euro 2025 journey with a loss to France and there was plenty of fans who thought the reigning champions would be eliminated in the group stage.

If England's opening loss to France at Euro 2025 was a cause for concern, coach Sarina Wiegman said being faced with a huge challenge right out of the gate might have been a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.

Spain remain favoured to win Euro 2025 after a dominant display in group play. England and France are top contenders in the odds.

Defending champion England has beaten Sweden on penalties to reach the Women’s European Championship semifinals

It was nearly a decade ago that Lucy Bronze played a lead role in England's first victory over France in 43 years, with her pinpoint through ball to Jodie Taylor for the goal that fired them into the 2017 Women's European Championship quarter-final.