Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 live

"Much better play from England. The defence and midfield were dropping deeper in the first half, but in the second the midfield have been higher and putting pressure on the French defence and putting them on the back foot."

Gary Lineker
Former England captain

"England's women are really struggling. They need our support. @BBCTwo for the 2nd half, now."

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Well done Karen Bardsley.

France go route one and old school with a big kick downfield, a flick on and a lightening chase from Elodie Thomis, off her wing and in behind the England centre-backs.

Goalkeeper Bardsley is swift of her line though to get there first though.

William Morton: England winning the Women's World Cup? Sorry, not a hope. Average.

Griffiths: Consistency in English football - the women are just as bad as the men at the World Cup.

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Hearts in mouths on the England bench as Fara Williams almost gives the ball away in a dangerous position. She gets away with it, but only just.

That is how the opener happened.

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Matt Underwood: @pompeyfcladies under 10s loving the England game @FIFAWWC. Come on England.

She has got dynamite in those insteps.

Eugenie Le Sommer is already menacing the England backline, advancing before letting fly from 25 yards.

Clean as a whistle off her boot, but straight down the gullet of England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley.

No changes for either side.

We are back up and running.

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Moncton

"Not what you would call an ambitious half from England. The plan to contain France has worked to a point, but maybe Mark Sampson's side need to give the French defence something more to think about."

The French are out early, darting between cones and skipping between the rungs of some chain ladders laid out on the surface.

England and captain Steph Houghton opt for a huddle and pep-talk.

Danny Mills
Former England defender on BBC Two

"England manager Mark Sampson has some big decisions to make. Would he be happy with a loss which will be disappointing. Is he brave enough to change formation and play some risk football?"

David Cook: Wanted Karen Bardsley to be better with that shot! Come on England. ..still in it!

Adam Elgey: Wouldn't England rather finish second in this group and not draw Germany in quarters so surely losing isn't too bad?

Emjay Dee: Only one team playing football and they are not in white. Too much kick and rush. England just like the men.

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We asked in our vote how far you thought England would go in the World Cup. The most popular option was that Mark Sampson's team would reach the last eight, with 29% of you voting for that option.

Interestingly, there is plenty of optimism about, with an impressive 19% of you suggesting England will win the tournament.

Liverpool forward Natasha Dowie speaking on BBC Two: "You will definitely see England changes in the second half. I have been disappointed by France. They will play better in the second half which is worrying for England.

"It depends what manager Mark Sampson wants to get out of this game, does he want a narrow defeat or does he want to try to win the game. He may need to put on some more attack-minded players."

Rachel Yankey has called it right.

England have completed just 57% of their passes, France have racked up 82%.

The right-hand side has been the more promising for England. Alex Scott and Jill Scott on that wing have registered 32 and 26 touches - the most and third-most of England's players respectively.

Check out England's overall heat map below.

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Rachel Yankey
Former England midfielder on BBC Two

"England started quite well and the players have worked hard. But a few sloppy passes have let them down."

Danny Mills
Former England defender on BBC Two

"It was a decent start. The game plan seemed to outfox the French and they could not find any rhythm. They started to get control of the game after 20 minutes when they worked the opposition out. England don't look like scoring though."

Gavin Simpson: The England team are playing so deep and negative, it's really disappointing. Expected better.

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These are all England's touches in the first half. Not one in the France penalty area.

And only one in a potential scoring position - Katie Chapman's effort on the right edge of the D.

Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 live

"I feel very encouraged by England's performance. England were always going to relinquish possession but hey are implementing their tactics very well. They have been very disciplined in their approach.

"They need to take their opportunities going forward and get players into the box."