Overview

• England trails France by five points in their qualifying group, making this match pivotal for automatic qualification.
• Star goalkeeper Mary Earps is out with a hip injury, with Hannah Hampton stepping in.
• Coach Sarina Wiegman emphasizes maintaining the team's identity while making strategic tweaks.
• Beth Mead highlights the team's frustration and determination to secure a win.
• A loss could leave England battling for a playoff spot to reach Euro 2025.