England's Lionesses began UEFA Women's Euro 2025 with a disappointing 2-1 loss to France. Star players including Leah Williamson, Keira Walsh, and Lucy Bronze participated, yet the team struggled defensively. A late goal from Walsh provided some hope but wasn't enough as France had already scored twice. The upcoming matches against Wales and the Netherlands are critical for England's chances to advance, as deeming Group D as the toughest in the tournament adds pressure. Captain Williamson emphasized the need for the team to take responsibility for their performance moving forward.
Captain Leah Williamson reportedly said the Lionesses need to take "responsibility" for their performance. "We lost the game with poor defending one-on-one," she added. "Not good enough with the ball, we weren't good enough."
England manager Sarina Wiegman was also frustrated with the defeat. "Of course, I'm very disappointed," said Wiegman. "I think we started well. After that we created chances (for France) by playing short passes all the time. We were a bit sloppy too."
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