Good evening and welcome to LIVE coverage of England v France from Arena Linköping in Sweden. England could go through with a draw this evening in the Group C meeting, but would prefer to get the job done with a win. Russia and Spain kick off at the same time as this match.

Euro / Group Stage

Bilbörsen Arena / 18.07.2013

France

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England

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Live Updates

ByDesmond Kane

Updated 18/07/2013 at 20:19 GMT

47'

Changes for the French side with Abily replacing Thiney and Bussaglia taking over from Soubeyrand.

46'

France get the second half off and running. Work to be done by England here.

45'

There goes the whistle for the break. France somehow only lead 1-0 which is a minor miracle when you think how much of the play they have enjoyed.

44'

Not going to be much if any time added to this first period here.

43'

Russia 1-1 with Spain in the other match this evening in the group.

41'

France breaking up play at the halfway line. Thiney then wallops a volley over the bar from distance. Poor by French standards.

40'

Thomis with another run, but just fails to pick out Le Sommer. Scott forced to make the interception that time.

38'

England toiling to cut through this French side as Deville thumps the ball forward from deep.

36'

Necib delivers the corner, but Bardsley off his line to grasp the loose ball.

35'

Houghton wins the ball from Thomis after the French player dashed down a flank.

34'

Necib continues to ooze class in the middle of the park. So much technique and flair about this French side.

33'

Stoney with a long ball from the back. Renard is on hand to make the interception.

32'

Renard wins the ball from Carney with a strong shot before Le Sommer's effort from distance winds up in the arms of Bardsley.

31'

Deville knocks the goalkick down the park as France try to go again looking for a second goal.

30'

The French team in so much control of this game. They look stronger and sharper. Another French goal would surely bury this match.

29'

England yet to muster a shot at the French goal. Which probably says it all about the goings on so far this evening.

28'

Stoney with a decent challenge on Thomis. Deemed to be late, but better aggression from the English women.

27'

Thomis thumps a shot a couple of yards wide from the edge of the area. Decent hit, but ball never on target.

26'

Deville collects a high ball from Franco. Appeals for a passback, but that would have been very harsh. Nothing doing.

25'

Necib takes the corner, but decent play by Aluko to help out her defence in clearing the danger. England all defensive.

24'

Le Sommer narrowly offside. Far too much space between the two England central defenders whenever France attack.

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