Keira Walsh reduced the deficit three minutes from time but it wasn't enough to prevent England from becoming the first titleholder to lose its opening match at a women’s Euros.

England's bid to defend their Euros title took a major hit, as France outclassed the Lionesses on a night where the midfield battle proved decisive.

England began their Women’s European Championship defence with a 2-1 loss to France at Stadion Letzigrund on Saturday evening.The Lionesses headed into the game in high spirits after thrashing