Euro 2025: Sarina Wiegman news conference before France opener

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England news conference with Sarina Wiegman before Saturday's Euro 2025 opener with France
Wiegman speaking alongside Leah Williamson at 15:45 (BST) - watch live here
England are the defending champions and are in a difficult group with the Netherlands and Wales along with France
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Pick your England starting XI to face Francepublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 4 July
France v England (Sat, 20:00 BST)
England

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You've heard who Fran Kirby thinks should start.
Who do you think head coach Sarina Wiegman should pick for this match?
Click here to look at the squad list and pick the XI you want to launch England's bid for glory in Switzerland.
Who should start for England?published at 15:23 British Summer Time 4 July
France v England (Sat, 20:00 BST)
Fran Kirby
Former England forward, speaking to 5 Live Breakfast

Keira Walsh has to be in there. She’s always going to be a player to play with her technical ability, unique style of play, intelligence.
Georgia Stanway. The French midfield are very technical, very comfortable on the ball, we need someone to break up the play.
Grace Clinton because she can cover the distances. Then look to bring on Ella Toone and Lauren James in the second half when the French are tired.
Any injury worries?published at 15:20 British Summer Time 4 July
France v England (Sat, 20:00 BST)
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter with the England team

All 23 England players took part in training today as they prepare to open their Euro 2025 campaign against France.
Leah Williamson scored an eye-catching volley and Hannah Hampton pulled off a few good saves. Michelle Agyemang was shooting from anywhere - no fear!
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Not you again!published at 15:18 British Summer Time 4 July
France v England (Sat, 20:00 BST)
England

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England boss Sarina Wiegman is due to face the media in Switzerland at about 15:45 BST. We'll bring you all the latest from her news conference right here.
How are we all feeling about England's chances at Euro 2025?
The Lionesses and France are no strangers having faced one another in qualifying. After the French won 2-1 in Newcastle, England bounced back with a 2-1 win in Saint-Etienne.
Saturday's game could be tight!
Another summer to remember?published at 15:13 British Summer Time 4 July
France v England (Sat, 20:00 BST)

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Five iconic Lioness moments from Euro 2022
It's been 12 months since the Lionesses booked their place at Euro 2025, but the long wait is almost over.
Sarina Wiegman's side launch the defence of the trophy they lifted on that glorious night at Wembley in July 2022 with a tricky match against France in Zurich on Saturday.
Will the Lionesses make it another summer to remember?