4 h. ago We caused our own problems, says England boss Sarina Wiegman after France defeat

The Lionesses were beaten 2-1 in their Euro 2025 opener.

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4 h. ago ‘Cheap’ defending cost England in Euro 2025 opener, admits Leah Williamson

Captain says England were not good enough on the ballJess Carter: ‘We were a bit scared, not aggressive enough’Leah Williamson admitted England were not good enough on the ball and said “cheap, one-versus-one defending” cost the Lionesses badly in their 2-1 defeat against France, but vowed her side would improve before facing the Netherlands on Wednesday. The defending European champions looked second-best to France for large portions of their meeting in Zurich and the Lionesses captain said: “When you’re losing the ball really cheaply, and then you’re in emergency defending, and when you’ve done four or five counterattacks in a row against quality like that, it is tough, but we hold ourselves to higher standards, in the individual battles.“The positive is that I’ve not seen us like that, in terms of turning over the ball so much, for a while now, so yes [while it is] really frustrating, I think that’s how we’ll take today. Tomorrow, back on it.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ruthless France take advantage of Wiegman’s gamble on Lauren James | Nick Ames

Decision to play Chelsea forward left England outnumbered in midfield during damaging opening defeat at Euro 2025 The hour mark was approaching when Sarina Wiegman rolled the dice or, perhaps more accurately, reached for the comfort blanket. A salvage operation of this scale had not been part of anyone’s masterplan, but at least Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly knew exactly how to move the dial at a European Championship. They were the history makers at Wembley in England’s most recent appearance on this stage; if it was going to be anyone, it surely had to be them.There were to be no heroics this time, even if Selma Bacha’s late clearance was ultimately all that came between Wiegman’s players and a draw. That statement is, in itself, illusory because the manager must face questions about her selection here. She had plumped for Lauren James’s explosive gifts in the No 10 position, sticking to the claim that the Chelsea forward was ready to ramp up her recovery from injury, but the call ba...

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6 h. ago The fundamental flaw in England’s team that led to critical Euro 2025 defeat by France

France 2-1 England: The Lionesses were repeatedly ripped open in their first match of Euro 2025 and must now beat Netherlands to keep their trophy defence alive

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6 h. ago Argentina vs England LIVE: Result, match stream and latest updates

England begin a three-Test summer tour

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6 h. ago France vs England LIVE: Women's Euro 2025 result, latest updates and reaction after Lionesses well beaten

The first test of the summer awaits the Lionesses

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6 h. ago England v France live: Sloppy Lionesses fall to opening Women’s Euro 2025 defeat despite frantic finish

England 1-2 France: The Lionesses offered very little threat until Keira Walsh’s late goal gave the holders some hope

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7 h. ago Sarina Wiegman's shocking decision costs England Euro 2025 opener vs France

England's Euro 2025 defence has got off to a horror start as the Lionesses lost their opening clash to a highly-fancied French squad at the Stadion Letzigrund

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7 h. ago England v France live: Lionesses stunned by quickfire France goals in Women’s Euro 2025 opener

The Lionesses take on France to kick off their Euros campaign after lifting a historic title three years ago

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Xabi Alonso’s side looking to reach last four of inaugural summer tournament

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Djokovic broken for first time in the tournament but still eases into fourth round

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8 h. ago England v France live: Lionesses have early goal disallowed by VAR in Women’s Euro 2025 opener

The Lionesses take on France to kick off their Euros campaign after lifting a historic title three years ago

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8 h. ago France vs England LIVE: Women's Euro 2025 match stream, Lionesses latest score and goal updates

The first test of the summer awaits the Lionesses

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9 h. ago Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE: Club World Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Xabi Alonso’s side looking to reach last four of inaugural summer tournament

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9 h. ago England v France live: Lionesses make Lauren James decision ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 opener

The Lionesses take on France to kick off their Euros campaign after lifting a historic title three years ago

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9 h. ago PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Club World Cup result, latest updates and reaction

Two European heavyweights clash in Atlanta for a place in the Club World Cup semi-final

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10 h. ago Wales v Netherlands live: Vivianne Miedema scores stunner to beat Women’s Euro 2025 debutants

Wales 0-3 Netherlands: Miedema’s historic goal just before half time was a sucker-punch for the Welsh as they were beaten on their major tournament debut

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10 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic latest score and updates on Centre Court

Djokovic has only failed to reach fourth round at Wimbledon once since 2008

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10 h. ago Wales v Netherlands live: Vivianne Miedema scores stunner against Women’s Euro 2025 underdogs

Wales are embracing their status as underdogs as they make their historic Euros debut against the Netherlands

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10 h. ago Argentina vs England LIVE: Latest score and rugby updates today

England begin a three-Test summer tour

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