Sarina Wiegman was left rueing a really disappointing and unnecessary defeat to France as England's hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2025 in Switzerland were left very much in the balance. 'I think our performance was good for most parts of the game,' said the Lionesses manager after her side succumbed 2-1, conceding two goals from corners.
In the second half we controlled the match more but created only almost' chances. So it was very frustrating to concede a goal from another set piece, another corner. We know France are very good at that and we really wanted to defend set pieces very well. In some moments we did but, in too many moments we didn't.
To exacerbate Wiegman's pain before Tuesday night's return against the same opponents in St-Etienne, her goalkeeper Mary Earps injured a hip during the opening stages and left the stadium on crutches. 'I'm concerned,' she said, confirming she would start her replacement Hannah Hampton in southern France as England aim to finish at least second in a group also containing Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
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