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France beat England 2 -0 in their Euro 2025 opener in their opening match.
First-half goals from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore were enough to win.
England were overloaded in midfield , outpaced in defence and second best in one -v-ones.
Defender Jess Carter said they "played like they were a little bit scared".
Defeat leaves England already playing catch-up in Group D with three points on the board for both France and the Netherlands .
Only the top two qualify for the knockout stages and England will face the Netherlands on Wednesday .
France manager Bonadei has reminded everyone not to write off England .
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