Euro 2025 Showdown: France vs England Player Ratings and Match Analysis

Dive into the detailed player ratings and match analysis of the thrilling Euro 2025 opener between France and England.

The Euro 2025 opener between France and England was a spectacle of skill and strategy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of player performances and match highlights.

Player Ratings

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France Starting XI

  • Number: 16 P. Peyraud-Magnin
  • Number: 13 S. Bacha
  • Number: 4 A. Sombath
  • Number: 2 M. Lakrar
  • Number: 5 É. De Almeida
  • Number: 7 S. Karchaoui
  • Number: 18 O. Jean-François
  • Number: 8 G. Geyoro
  • Number: 17 S. Baltimore
  • Number: 12 M. Katoto
  • Number: 20 D. Cascarino

England Starting XI

  • Number: 1 H. Hampton
  • Number: 16 J. Carter
  • Number: 5 A. Greenwood
  • Number: 6 L. Williamson
  • Number: 2 L. Bronze
  • Number: 8 G. Stanway
  • Number: 4 K. Walsh
  • Number: 11 L. Hemp
  • Number: 7 L. James
  • Number: 9 B. Mead
  • Number: 23 A. Russo

Match Highlights

  • First Half: France dominated possession, but England's defense held strong.
  • Second Half: England counter-attacked effectively, creating several scoring opportunities.

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Final Ratings

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Related Topics

  • England Women's Football Team
  • UEFA Women's EURO
  • Football
  • Women's Football

For more details, check out the Euro 2025 fixtures and group standings and the Euro 2025 TV & BBC radio schedule.

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