England's bid to retain their European crown began on the back foot, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in a heavyweight group-stage encounter in Zurich.Coming into the match, all eyes were on Sarina

The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.

Karen Carney slammed two England stars for their ‘unacceptable’ mistake during the Lionesses’ 2-1 defeat to France in their Euro 2025 opener. Heading into the tournament as the defending champions, Sarina Wiegman ’s side now face a challenge to get out of their group after a damaging defeat to France in Zurich on Saturday.

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn has been ruled out of the rest of the Women’s European Championship with a knee injury.

Gwinn, 26, underwent a scan on Saturday after being forced off in the first half of Germany's group stage opener against Poland.

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn is ruled out of Euro 2025 after a scan reveals she has suffered a medial ligament injury in her left knee.