Katy Daley-Mclean
Former England captain on BBC Two

A game of this magnitude, you will always see the teams feeling each other out. I think France have won that initial battle.

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Jessy Tremouliere looked composed as she prepared to take the first penalty of the game, but the kick is wayward and English supporters let out a cheer.

Poor attempt.

Now France look to move the ball wide but the white wall is standing firm.

The visitors try to prod the ball through and cannot regather but it's brought back for a penalty to France.

Jessy Tremouliere points to the posts.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham

You can immediately see it is a cagier gameplan than either side has played against weaker opposition in this tournament so far.

Instead of flinging the ball about, England's Helena Rowland and Ellie Kildunne look to kick their team upfield.

Early kick tennis as both sides settle into the game. No one wants to make a mistake.

It's a nervy start for both sides and Helena Rowland attempts to calm things down with a deep kick into touch.

France will have the first line-out.

France get us under way in the sunshine...

Brian Moore
Former England hooker on BBC Two

England have to get it psychologically right and be in the right frame of mind.

The anthems are done. The tracksuits are stripped.

We're all set for the Grand Slam decider in the 2023 Women's Six Nations....

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Speaking to BBC Two, England head coach Simon Middleton said: "We are as good to go as we can be. We have had so many tight games, kicking will be crucial but it is most important we create opportunities to get those kicks at goal.

"We have to pick the right options at the right time."

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Speaking to BBC Two, Siobhán Donaghy of Sugababes said: "I feel really proud to be here, it is such a huge moment in women's sport and I am quite jealous! I feel like I want to get out on the pitch. We'll get everyone up and dancing at half-time. My son and niece play rugby and they will be watching today."

The players have emerged from the Twickenham tunnel and the crowd are certainly in fine voice.

The stage is set, but first, it's time for the anthems...

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Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham

The stadium announcer is reading out the England team and the roar of the crowd to each name is reaching a volume I've never heard at a Red Roses game.

This is all totally surreal.

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Maggie Alphonsi
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Two

This means the world. I am happy, ecstatic, over the moon and really proud. I never thought I would see this moment.

Emily Scarratt
Injured England centre on BBC Two

You could not have set a better stage, a fantastic game for the climax of the Six Nations. This will be their toughest games of this competition.

Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham

The RFU are pulling out all their tricks today.

While fans were waiting for England to arrive an MC was riling them up as red smoke blasted out.

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Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham

This is a familiar line-up for a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider, but there is a whole new feel with a record crowd of more than 53,000 expected in England's first standalone Test at Twickenham.

When I arrived at Euston, the England shirts were already making their presence felt.

That smattering became a swarm on the train to Twickenham and eventually I was in a crowd of thousands on the slow march up to the stadium.

There is a full funfair going on outside and the Sugababes are playing at half-time. This is how the Red Roses do gameday at Twickenham.

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Becky Grey
BBC Sport at Twickenham

Amid all the fun at Twickenham it's easy to forget that today is Simon Middleton's last game as England head coach.

During his eight years in charge, he's won five Six Nations titles, including four Grand Slams.

Room for one more?