Overview
- England conceded two first-half goals to Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore before Keira Walsh scored a late consolation in Zurich.
- The defeat broke Wiegman’s flawless 12-match record at European Championship finals and made England the first reigning champions to lose their opening group game.
- Captain Leah Williamson criticised “cheap emotional defending” for allowing France’s pace and power to dominate early on.
- Wiegman stood by her decision to start Lauren James, describing her selection as a choice rather than a mistake despite the team’s struggles.
- Sitting bottom of Group D, England face must-win fixtures against the Netherlands on Wednesday and Wales in their final match to keep their title defence alive.