- England facing France in crunch qualifier
- Stanway fires home opening goal
- Russo doubles visitors’ lead
WHAT HAPPENED?
England came into the game in need of a win after a disappointing start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, including a defeat to France last time out. Stanway gave the visitors the perfect start by firing the Three Lions into the lead midway through the first half with a fierce strike from outside the penalty area that flew past a helpless Pauline Peyraud-Magnin in the France goal.
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WHAT A HIT, GEORGIA STANWAY! 🔥
Lauren Hemp doesn't give up on a seemingly lost ball and it falls exactly where the #Lionesses would want #Lionesses | #WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/Up6TFt7IGw
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 4, 2024
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
England went on to double their lead through Alessia Russo just before half-time. The Arsenal star headed home from close range after a ball in from Lauren Hemp. The goals make it a dream start to the game for Sarina Wiegman’s side who know a victory will cut the gap on group leaders France and breathe fresh life into the team’s qualification hopes.
WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND
England are back in action in July when they continue their qualifying campaign with games against Republic of Ireland and Sweden.
