Well, that's it from me for tonight. Next up is the small matter of the 2025 World Cup, which starts on 22 August when England play the USA at Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

It should be a great tournament, and the BBC is going to be all over it - take a look at when the games are, and how you can follow them.

You can also peruse Emma Smith's match report on tonight but we will be back for the start of the World Cup in less than two weeks.

Can. Not. Wait!

England are in Pool A at their home Rugby World Cup, and will play in the opening fixture of the tournament against the United States on 22 August.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC iPlayer

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It wasn't all perfect. But you always felt England were in total control.

England had to patient, they used their kicking game at times.

But coming out on top against a good French side - they were really physically challenged today - it puts them in a good position for the start of their World Cup campaign.

Nick Heath
Commentating on BBC iPlayer

What about the psychological blow to Les Bleues that could be. You got the sense that was a demoralising defeat for the home side, who just get six points on the board. John Mitchell's side have truly dispatched this France team.

There are a few boos - for the hosts, or the visitors? England's powerful game up front is not to all tastes, but they kept France at bay and they rarely threatened the England try line.

That's England's biggest win over France since 2009, when they won 43-8. It's also 16 in a row against Les Bleues.

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But it comes to nothing and England take the spoils - and the Utrecht Shield - with a dominant win.

France try to have the last word, with Joanna Grisez slicing past multiple white shirts after skinning Ellie Kildunne on the outside.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC iPlayer

England are so dangerous in this area. The speed of the ball, the work rate of the forwards. Lark Atkin-Davies was really patent, and then picks her moment.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC iPlayer

It's brilliant execution. England are so ruthless in this area.

Your starting pack scored two tries in that manner in the first half. Then you bring on the cavalry in the second half and they do the same. That's how good this England team are.

England get a penalty and unsurprisingly they opt for a kick to the corner, to a few boos from the home fans.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC iPlayer

At the moment, France's decision making - when to offload and when not to - just isn't quite there. They're forcing it and it's creating knock ons, giving England the possession that they've worked so hard to get back.

England grind France down in their 22 but Lucy Packer's pass to her left is just short of Jess Breach, she knocks on France get a scrum.

Someehow, England get it back and Alex Matthews bursts through, losing hold of the ball at the last second right on the line.

A great kick from Lucy Packer rolls on and on and into touch near the French 22. The hosts try to run it but they go backwards, with Joanna Grisez unable to hang on to a high pass on the right touchline.

Rachael Burford
England World Cup winner on BBC iPlayer

'Look after the ball,' is the main message coming from the French coaching staff at the drinks break. A simple message, but it could be really impactful.

France are causing England problems but then there are errors, giving England the ball back and the opportunities.

A scruffy England scrum is penalised, and France kick for the corner. Can they do what England did to them in the first half?

No - the throw isn't straight and then there's a couple of knock-ons to give France a scrum 10 metres out. The scrum breaks up and France gve away a penalty, giivng England the chance to breathe with a penalty hoofed down to halfway.