There have been a few errors, but given this is the first match for a few months that's to be expected. England absorbed some early pressure and scored against the run of play, as they say, to take the wind from the French sails.

England win their own scrum and hoof into touch to bring a pretty satisfying first 40 to an end,

Finally, France string a spell of possession together in the England 22 but it comes to an end with a knock-on and it is Hannah Botterman who is there, where you might expect to see a centre, to grab it back.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

That's a savage England front row. Trying to tackle them is just really hard, they are really powerful.

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Maud Muir is a battering ram through the France defence, then she is stopped 10 metres out but Hannah Botterman and Zoe Aldcroft keep it alive. France cling on and hoof it clear.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

A lot of phrases there. I wanted to talk about a missed opportunity, but that was five minutes ago! There are a lot of tired players out there.

There's a long old spell without a break, with Ellie Kildunne and Maddie Feaunati prominent, then an England chip is dropped by Lina Tuy right in front of The Shed - it's an unforgiving crowd there, to say the least...

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Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

A great break through from Chambon. France have been into England's 22 a few times, but it is just the last pass every time.

Credit to Chambon - she is playing with a broken nose, lots of strapping can be seen under her scrum cap

France have brought on a replacement hooker in Sochat's absence for the next few minutes. They win a scrum and break to the right, but a pass from scrum half Alexandra Chambon is just behind the next player and the attack breaks down.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

Helena Rowland showing her footwork and ability, she is a decision maker and a fast player. She has the ability to cover anywhere.

Andrew Cotter
Commentator on BBC One

That is cynical play and very silly play, that is going to cost them now.

Agathe Sochard is off for 10 minutes for that kick - she looks befuddled. And Hannah Botterman's complaint turned out to be spot on.

Hannah Botterman is on the naughty step, some backchat is heard and the referee points out to Marlie Packer that only the skipper's voice should be heard in her direction.

But, there might be a penalty coming for a France boot kicking out at the ball as it emerges from a ruck.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

They are just looking to so dangerous, they look like they are targeting Menager for the second time.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

Credit to England's line speed. They are putting on the pressure and not making anything easy for France.

That's try number 47 for the skipper - awesome record, that!

France's good start has melted away, this England side are relentless when at their best.

Holly Aitchison relieves a bit of ;pressure with a good clearance from her 22 into the other half.

Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

She takes some stopping there - Marlie Packer is no stranger to the tryline. There are not many people you want closer to the line than her.