Pundits predict England's Euro 2025 starting XI - plus have your say

European champions England face France in Zurich as they begin their title defence

Defending champions England begin their Euro 2025 campaign on Saturday when they take on France in their Group D opener (20:00 BST).

BBC pundits have had their say on who they think head coach Sarina Wiegman should pick for the match?

You have also been picking your XI, with the results now revealed.

Plus you can still look at the squad list below and pick the XI you would want to launch England's bid for glory in Switzerland.

Former England striker Ellen White's XI

Ex-England midfielder Fara Williams' starting XI

"I think Sarina was listening to my podcast. [I predict] the team she pretty much selected against Jamaica in their final friendly before the tournament.

"A fit Lauren James when she's back. Before the tournament I probably would've placed her instead of Ella Toone but let me warn you guys Ella Toone is a big game player and she will turn up in big games and that's what we need in tournament football.

"Players that can perform under pressure and that's something that Ella Toone can do, so that's why she's in my line-up."

Former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha's starting XI

"I'm going to throw in Lauren James to give her a chance to start, to get some fitness in and you know maybe make a difference."

"And I think that is the team that will win that first game."

Ex-England defender Steph Houghton's England XI

"I'd play Grace Clinton, which is a tough decision because I thought Tooney played really well the other day but I think Grace is probably better suited for this game."

"With the potential for Lauren James to come off the bench at some point."

Brighton and England forward Nikita Parris's England XI

"This is the tricky part – who plays the 10. I've got two in mind. Either Grace Clinton or Ella Toone, I can't pick."

BBC readers pick their England XI