England crashed out of the automated qualification locations of their Euro 2025 group after France beat Lyon 2-1 at St James’ Park.
Sarina Wigman’s aspect thought they had been going high of Group A3 when Beth Mead put the hosts forward within the thirtieth minute as England recovered nicely from shedding goalkeeper Mary Earps to harm within the first minute.
However France used their nook experience to show the sport on its head as Eliza De Almeida struck a shocking free-kick simply earlier than half-time earlier than Maria-Antoinette Catota swept dwelling because the Lionesses failed to attain one other set-piece.
The consequence means England at the moment are 5 factors behind leaders France forward of their subsequent recreation with the group leaders in St Etienne on Tuesday, whereas the Lionesses are third behind Sweden on aim distinction after beating Eire with a rating of three:0.
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What’s subsequent?
Ladies of England journey to the face France Ladies in a Euro 2025 Ligue A Group 3 qualifier at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday 4 June; starting at 20:00.
What are the opposite qualifying dates for Euro 2025?
June 4: France v England, St Etienne, kick-off 20:00
July 12: England v Eire, Norwich, kick-off 8pm
July 16: Sweden v England, venue to be decided, kick-off 6pm
Playoff draw: July 19
First spherical playoffs (two legs): October 23-29
Second spherical of play-offs (two matches): November 27 – December 3
Euro 2025 closing draw: December 16
Euro 2025 Closing: July 2-27, 2025 – Switzerland