England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France on Saturday.

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.

De Almeida shoots meekly wide of the near post after slipping Hemp very nicely on the edge of the area. England go straight down the other end but Russo miscontrols Hemp’s low cross in the penalty area. Although it was a slightly awkward ball, Russo would usually have done better.