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The Star
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-England are far from the team that were once in France's shadow, says Bronze
Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - June 23, 2025 England's Lucy Bronze during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers ZURICH (Reuters) -It was nearly a decade ago that Lucy Bronze played a lead role in England's first victory over France in 43 years, with her pinpoint through ball to Jodie Taylor for the goal that fired them into the 2017 Women's European Championship quarter-final. England begin the defence of their Euro 2022 title against their familiar foes on Saturday in Zurich, and if they once feared the French, their steady improvement in the years since has turned that into a healthy -- and mutual -- respect. "Now we just look at France as another team to beat, analyse as we would any other team, whether we played them two weeks ago or two years ago," Bronze said on Thursday at England's base camp in Zurich. "It's another team that if we play our best, we can win. "It's a game that we're excited for," she added. "Both teams are full of exciting attacking talent, and it's the game I think everyone's going to be watching, it surely has to be the most exciting group game, England-France. "I don't know that France necessarily fear England. I think they just have a lot of respect ... and likewise." Bronze is her team's oldest player at 33, and is playing in her seventh major tournament, while England have seven players with no major tournament experience at all. The veteran defender was excited about the youngsters, including bulldozer forward Michelle Agyemang, who scored 41 seconds into her England debut in April. "She just runs into people and bodies them. She's so strong," Bronze said of the 19-year-old. "She's so sweet and unassuming as a person, but on the pitch, she'd probably be one of my favourite ones to play against, because I can just run into her dead hard, and she likes to give it back. "She's been told that she needs to go a little bit easier. I said, 'no I prefer that'. I want her to give everything, it makes it hard for us. I don't think she's surprised any of us. She settled in like she's been here for years." France are also a team in transition, although Bronze said she was shocked when coach Laurent Bonadei dropped captain Wendie Renard, the team's heart and soul for more than a decade and who played with Bronze at Olympique Lyonnais. "I would rather she was here. I think it would have been good for the game, good for the France team. I would have loved her to be on the pitch on Saturday," Bronze said. In their last five encounters, France have won three and England two, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent clash a year ago. Asked if she felt like things were coming together for England in training, Bronze said that "click" moment does not usually come until the whistle blows for their opening game. "And I think we've got a good team as well, where, even if it's not clicking in the first five minutes, we've got the brains to figure out," she added. (Reporting by Lori EwingEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
England are far from the team that were once in France's shadow, says Bronze
ZURICH - It was nearly a decade ago that Lucy Bronze played a lead role in England's first victory over France in 43 years, with her pinpoint through ball to Jodie Taylor for the goal that fired them into the 2017 Women's European Championship quarter-final. England begin the defence of their Euro 2022 title against their familiar foes on Saturday in Zurich, and if they once feared the French, their steady improvement in the years since has turned that into a healthy -- and mutual -- respect. "Now we just look at France as another team to beat, analyse as we would any other team, whether we played them two weeks ago or two years ago," Bronze said on Thursday at England's base camp in Zurich. "It's another team that if we play our best, we can win. "It's a game that we're excited for," she added. "Both teams are full of exciting attacking talent, and it's the game I think everyone's going to be watching, it surely has to be the most exciting group game, England-France. "I don't know that France necessarily fear England. I think they just have a lot of respect ... and likewise." Bronze is her team's oldest player at 33, and is playing in her seventh major tournament, while England have seven players with no major tournament experience at all. The veteran defender was excited about the youngsters, including bulldozer forward Michelle Agyemang, who scored 41 seconds into her England debut in April. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and measures following $3b money laundering case Singapore Seller's stamp duty hike will curb short-term speculation; market effect likely minimal: Analysts Singapore Trilateral workgroup formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work World Trump says countries to start paying tariffs on Aug 1; floats range of 10% to 70% Singapore Think like criminals, anticipate cyber attack tactics: Experts Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy Life Book review: OB Markers sequel Ink And Influence makes catch-22 proposal for The Straits Times "She just runs into people and bodies them. She's so strong," Bronze said of the 19-year-old. "She's so sweet and unassuming as a person, but on the pitch, she'd probably be one of my favourite ones to play against, because I can just run into her dead hard, and she likes to give it back. "She's been told that she needs to go a little bit easier. I said, 'no I prefer that'. I want her to give everything, it makes it hard for us. I don't think she's surprised any of us. She settled in like she's been here for years." France are also a team in transition, although Bronze said she was shocked when coach Laurent Bonadei dropped captain Wendie Renard, the team's heart and soul for more than a decade and who played with Bronze at Olympique Lyonnais. "I would rather she was here. I think it would have been good for the game, good for the France team. I would have loved her to be on the pitch on Saturday," Bronze said. In their last five encounters, France have won three and England two, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent clash a year ago. Asked if she felt like things were coming together for England in training, Bronze said that "click" moment does not usually come until the whistle blows for their opening game. "And I think we've got a good team as well, where, even if it's not clicking in the first five minutes, we've got the brains to figure out," she added. REUTERS
Telegraph
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
England v France, Six Nations 2025: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
England's A poor second-half performance ultimately proved costly for Steve Borthwick's side as they were defeated 27-22. France, meanwhile, inspired by the irrepressible Antoine Dupont cruised to a record opening Six Nations victory Former captain You can also read Charlie Morgan on why England's replacements When is England v France? England host France on Saturday, February 8. The match will kick-off 4.45pm (GMT). It is the second game of round two, sandwiched between Italy v Wales at 2.15pm on Saturday, February 8, and How to watch England v France on TV? It will be on ITV1. The BBC and ITV are once again sharing coverage of the Six Nations in the UK. ITV's star pundit is Eddie Jones, although he seemed Where is England v France taking place? At Twickenham Stadium, often referred to as 'the Home of Rugby', and officially now known as the Allianz Stadium for sponsorship reasons. With an 82,000 capacity, it is the world's largest rugby union stadium, the second largest stadium in the UK, behind Wembley, and the fourth largest in Europe. Construction of the stadium began in 1907 and it was officially opened in 1909. So it has been the home of English rugby for 115 years. In the build-up to the game Gavin Mairs' My predicted score for England-France England 19 France 29 France are just too far ahead of England in terms of quality and composure. But it won't be as bad as two years ago (53-10). Our team of rugby writers have also made their . Who is the referee? Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) Assistant Referee 1: Andrea Piardi (FIR) Assistant Referee 2: Damian Schneider (UAR) TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU) FPRO: Marius Jonker (SARU) Steve Borthwick has reshuffled his England team for the Marcus Smith is moved to full-back with Fin Smith, who came on in the final stages of a 27-22 loss to Ireland, making a maiden Test start at fly-half. As reported by Telegraph Sport earlier this week, Borthwick has opted for experience on a bench that once again comprises six forwards and two backs, with former captain Jamie George recovering from a hamstring problem to win a 98th cap. The hooker, who comes in for Theo Dan, has been appointed as one of two vice-captains with Ellis Genge Elliot Daly, another Saracen, who is bound for a 70th cap, will provide backline cover. The 32-year-old has not represented England since starting on the left wing against France in Lyon in the last game of the 2024 Six Nations, a thrilling match that the hosts eventually won 33-31. Having started at openside flanker in Dublin, Ben Curry moves among the replacements to be alongside George, Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, Ollie Chessum, Chandler Cunningham-South, Harry Randall and Daly. Elsewhere, England persist with a starting tight five of Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, captain Maro Itoje and George Martin. There is also continuity at scrum-half, with Alex Mitchell retained, and in midfield as Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade start a 12th Test together in succession as a centre combination. England team to face France Starting XV: Marcus Smith; Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Henry Slade, Ollie Sleightholme; Fin Smith, Alex Mitchell; Ellis Genge (v-capt), Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje (c), George Martin, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Tom Willis. Replacements: Jamie George (vc), Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, Ollie Chessum, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Harry Randall, Elliot Daly. What is the France team news? Damian Penaud has recovered from a toe injury to take his place in the France side. The 28-year-old wing, who scored a remarkable six tries on his last appearance of this season for Union Bordeax-Bègles against the Sharks in the Champions Cup, replaces youngster Théo Attissogbé in Fabien Galthié's starting line-up. Elsewhere, as forecasted, Matthieu Jalibert takes over from the suspended Romain Ntamack at fly-half and Paul Boudehent is fit to feature at flanker, allowing for an unchanged pack. Galthié has also deployed the same replacements as he did for the 43-0 thrashing of Wales in round one as he returns to Twickenham for the first time since dismantling Steve Borthwick's charges to win 53-10 in 2023. France team to face England Starting XV: T. Ramos; P. Barassi, Y. Moefana, L. Bielle-Biarrey; M. Jalibert, A. Dupont; J. Gros, P. Mauvaka, U. Atonio, A. Roumat, E. Meafou, F. Cros, G. Alldritt, P. Boudhent. Replacements: J. Marchand, C. Baille, G. Colombe, H. Auradou, M. Guillard, O. Jegou, N. Le Garrec, E. Gailleton. When did England and France last win the Six Nations? England last claimed the title in 2020. France were winners as recently as 2022. England's last Grand Slam was in 2016. France achieved it in 2022, the same year they last lifted the trophy. England's last Triple Crown – an accolade awarded to either England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales for beating all the other Home Nations – was in 2020. What was the score last year? It was a last-gasp heartbreak for England What are the latest odds? England to win Six Nations: 11/1 France to win Six Nations: 6/5
