England’s defence of their European Championship crown got off to a difficult start as France claimed a 2-1 win in Zurich.England created the first chance in the opening minute, but Lauren James

Leah Williamson said England were undone by "cheap sort of emotional defending" in their 2-1 defeat to France while Sarina Wiegman said she had no regrets over the team she picked for their Euro 2025 opener.

England's defence of their European title got off to a damaging start with defeat by France in their heavyweight group-stage clash in Zurich.

Host nation Switzerland has put its Women’s European Championship campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over Iceland, eliminating its opponents in the process.

Norway has done it again at the Women’s European Championship with another 2-1 win, this time over impressive Finland after being outshined for much of the game

Finland slice through the Norway press with Emma Koivisto fizzing a cross into the box from the right. Watch BBC Two coverage at top of page, with radio commentary available in 'watch & listen' tab Several players in blue and white stretch in the middle but can't find a telling touch to convert.