Meanwhile for Les Bleus, manager Laurent Bonadei took the radical decision to leave out captain Wendie Renard, all-time highest goalscorer Eugénie Le Sommer and the experienced Kenza Dali. The trio have 444 caps between them. France have never won the Euros and Bonadei referenced Einstein as he spoke of doing things differently

England meet the Netherlands on Wednesday at 5pm, with France v Wales to follow in the evening.

England kick off their title defence at Euro 2025 with a tricky group-stage encounter against France in Zurich. The Lionesses arrived in Switzerland after a tumultuous build-up which saw key duo Millie Bright and Mary Earps withdraw from selection.