- 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
![Alessia Russo England France](https://i0.wp.com/assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltb6c287585c066ae9/GOAL%20-%20Blank%20WEB%20-%20Facebook(190).png?resize=640%2C360&ssl=1)
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.
![Sarina Wiegman England 2024](https://i0.wp.com/assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltbb32379d52ba0a28/Sarina_Wiegman_England_2024.jpg?resize=640%2C360&ssl=1)
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.