France get back into the English 22 for the first time in a while when Lydia Thompson spills Chloe Jacquet's long punt downfield.

But the throw is poor, England collect and clear downfield.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Stade Jean Dauger

Simon Middleton said before this one his side wanted to "shut everybody up". England have done that to some extent but all the penalties they are winning are riling the crowd up too.

They are not too happy with referee Hollie Davidson.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two

The French are probably fortunate England scored that otherwise they would have a player sent to the sin-bin and been playing with 14 players for 10 minutes.

England have kept the game tight and the French have had to do a lot of tackling.

This is much more like the England we have seen before, they have camped out in France's half since the restart.

Alex Matthews has been patched up with a headband, and England get another penalty.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two

That is what England needed. A disciplined and well set-up drive, keeping the ball away from the French, and Sarah Bern staying in the pocket.

England go for the throw-in right by the corner flag...

England get a penalty five metres from France's line but play is held up as Alex Matthews gets treatment for a cut to her forehead.

Wow! England need to regroup but the French have been relentless, and continue to push the Red Roses back into their own half.

Emily Scarratt manages a fine off-load out of the back of her hand in England's first concerted attack and then Helena Rowland's fine kick gives England the throw deep in France's 22.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two

The run came so late from a delayed player nobody could lay a hand on her.

A lot of us were calling for England to have more competition and they certainly have it now. It'll be a test of their mettle.

There's a bit of aerial ping-pong to begin with, and then Zoe Harrison knocks on right in front of her own line to give France a scrum five metres out.

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two

It's a tremendous atmosphere and England will want to quieten the crowd down as much as they can.

France fly-half Caroline Drouin kicks off, Poppy Cleall collects safely and gives Emily Scarratt the chance to clear away downfield.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC Two

There will be some nerves but also excitement for the opportunity to play in front of a crowd like this here in France.

England will want to use the energy of the crowd to help their own game.

We've had rousing versions of 'God Save the Queen' and 'La Marseillaise', and we are all set for Le Crunch!

England have emerged onto the field to a muted reception, there are very few England fans in Bayonne today. In a nice touch, Alex Matthews was first onto the field to mark her 50th cap.

France, by contrast, trotted on to a cacophony with "Allez les Bleues" ringing around the ground.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Stade Jean Dauger

Poppy Cleall - number eight for England today - was seen on crutches after the Red Roses' win against Ireland six days ago.

After a scan on a calf injury she was passed fit for this one but the inclusion of six forwards on England's bench may be a sign England head coach Simon Middleton isn't sure how long she will last.

Middleton was confident when he named his team on Thursday, saying: "Everything's in place if she does break down prior to the game or during the game but we don't anticipate that being the case."

Here's hoping the injury is not made any worse, with the World Cup five months away.

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Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

I believe this French side can beat England. They have pushed them over the last two years and the winning margin has been very close, so I believe this will be a massive test for England.