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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sophie Downey at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne

England sink France in Euro 2025 qualifier to avenge home defeat

Alessia Russo scores England's second goal with a header.
Alessia Russo scores England's second goal in the first half of their victory against France. Photograph: Harriet Lander/The FA/Getty Images

England stunned the group ­leaders France in Saint-Étienne with a 2-1 victory that kept their Euro 2025 qualification hopes very much alive.

Sarina Wiegman’s side produced a composed performance for the most part and sealed three points thanks to first‑half goals from Georgia Stanway and Alessia Russo. A penalty from Kadidiatou Diani brought the hosts back into the match but the Lionesses drew on all their experience and ­resilience as European champions to hang on for an important victory.

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