England started brightly but they have since struggled to get into any rhythm.

The Red Roses concede another penalty in their own half and France opt for the points.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

They were determined, the forwards had no other option. England were too high in their set up, it's a great twist and Hermet presents when she hits the floor. Really well worked from the French back row.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

There's been talk of rotation with England, but these players have all got the shirt on and are playing for a win.

England try another driving maul after claiming the ball in the line-out, but this time France manage to turn it.

The hosts win the penalty and there's lots of cheering and back slapping.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

France in France really do bring it, I know they are without the crowd but they will play on the edge.

Time for a brief pause as France centre Carla Neisen receives attention from the medical team.

She heads off for a full HIA and play can resume.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

How nice to see the French attack with the flair we know they have. It all started with Sansus but that is a try-saving tackle from Dow.

Laure Sansus makes the break for France this time, who are not being hampered by the lack of a partisan crowd.

She beats three defenders with nimble footwork but France knock on as the ball is recycled.

It's a huge hit by Abby Dow who steps off her wing to stop Carla Neisen.

Shannon Izar shows her class as France look to hit back.

The full-back glides outside one defender before handing off another.

She gets the offload away but the covering England defence mop up the danger.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

A lot of the chat before the game was about France scoring from driven line outs. But England know what they are doing.

Amy Cokayne is no stranger to the try line, they are so organised - and although France tried to get organised, England are world class at the line out.

England have the advantage close to the France line and Helena Rowland chips the ball wide.

France collect the kick, but we'll come back for the penalty.

It's a quick start and England pump the ball deep into French territory.

Shannon Izar clears her lines but England will have the line-out deep in the France half.

Sarah Hunter
England women's rugby union captain on BBC Two

France's pack are so dominant, so giving fewer penalties away will be important. They have some exciting backs, and we are expecting threats from all over the park today.

And we're under way.

England have dominated the last 10 meetings between these sides, with just one defeat in Grenoble two years ago.

And they lost that by one point.

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Right then.

The players have made their way out onto the pitch and we're all set for our first women's autumn international.

But first, it's time for the anthems.

Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

Playing in France you usually get a huge, very intimidating, crowd. But the French team will not hold back. They will want to improve from the Six Nations.

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