The Euro 2025 opener between France and England was a spectacle of skill and strategy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of player performances and match highlights.

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France Starting XI

• Number: 16 P. Peyraud-Magnin
• Number: 13 S. Bacha
• Number: 4 A. Sombath
• Number: 2 M. Lakrar
• Number: 5 É. De Almeida
• Number: 7 S. Karchaoui
• Number: 18 O. Jean-François
• Number: 8 G. Geyoro
• Number: 17 S. Baltimore
• Number: 12 M. Katoto
• Number: 20 D. Cascarino

England Starting XI

• Number: 1 H. Hampton
• Number: 16 J. Carter
• Number: 5 A. Greenwood
• Number: 6 L. Williamson
• Number: 2 L. Bronze
• Number: 8 G. Stanway
• Number: 4 K. Walsh
• Number: 11 L. Hemp
• Number: 7 L. James
• Number: 9 B. Mead
• Number: 23 A. Russo

Match Highlights

• First Half: France dominated possession, but England's defense held strong.
• Second Half: England counter-attacked effectively, creating several scoring opportunities.

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Related Topics

• England Women's Football Team
• UEFA Women's EURO
• Football
• Women's Football

For more details, check out the Euro 2025 fixtures and group standings and the Euro 2025 TV & BBC radio schedule.