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
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- E. Le Sommer(9')
- L. Nécib(62')
- W. Renard(64')
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Updated 18/07/2013 at 20:19 GMT
24'
Le Sommer narrowly offside. Far too much space between the two England central defenders whenever France attack.
23'
Can see why the French are so impressive in possession. So much time and space. England seem to lack confidence.
22'
Le Sommer dinks the cross over the bar from the Thomis pass. Another superb run by Le Sommer. England being given a real chasing here.
21'
England all over the place as Bardsley does just enough to touch Necib's effort over the bar from distance. She is an outstanding player for France so far.
20'
Thomis almost in on goal, but Bradley back to make a fine tackle just in time.
19'
England can't seem to get any time or space on the ball. Which is a problem generally in football. Not just at this level.
18'
Another fine run and shot by Thomis, but Bardsley reads the movement well to make the stop at her near post.
17'
Soubeyrand smashes a shot a couple of yards over the bar. Decent hit, but not on target. England fortunate to survive.
16'
England's passing just not at the races this evening. No such trouble for France, who look a class act every time they come forward.
15'
Renard picks up the loose ball. Bardsley then off her line quickly to collect ahead of Thomis.
14'
The crowd enjoying the work ethic of this French side. Henry penalised for a late foul on Aluko.
13'
France drop deep to snuff out all the space. Bradley then launches the long ball straight into the arms of Deville.
12'
France working so, so hard. And this French side are looking highly slick out there.
11'
France topping the section as we stand this evening on nine points. England going home on one point unless they find a goal.
10'
Lovely play by Thomis to set up Le Sommer for that goal. England with it all to do.
9'
GOAL! Le Sommer turns in the box to slam the shot low and hard into the net. France lead 1-0. Disaster for England.
8'
Le Sommer caught offside. She is already showing her class out there. Some superb movement.
7'
Horton scrambles the ball clear after Le Sommer sees a shot come back off a post with Bardsley beaten. Lovely pass from Necib to Le Sommer.
6'
Deville hammers a long ball down the park. Carney and Aluko swapping wings at the moment to bolster England's options.
5'
Bardsley off her line quickly to collect the cross from Soubeyrand before Renard nods well wide from a corner. France moving forwards.
4'
Thomis is penalised for a late foul on Houghton out wide. Bit of respite for England.