Overview

• The French under-21 football team defeated England 5-3 in a high-scoring match held in Lorient on March 21, 2025.
• Hugo Ekitike delivered a standout performance, scoring a hat-trick within the first hour of the match.
• Rayan Cherki contributed significantly with one goal and two assists, including the fifth and final goal for France.
• England's James McAfee opened the scoring in the second minute, with additional goals from Harvey Elliott and Liam Delap.
• This match serves as part of France's preparation for the Euro 2025 tournament in Slovakia, with their next match scheduled against Slovakia on March 24, 2025.