England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France on Saturday.

In a game of soccer or any sport Wales always want to beat England. At the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, Wales can eliminate the defending champion English just with a draw in the final round of Group D games.

The business end of the Euro 2025 group stage has quickly rolled around with many teams already at the risk of elimination and others close to booking their place in the quarter-finals. Holders England were one of those teams facing early jeopardy after the Lionesses fell to a 2-1 defeat to France in Group D and their clash against Netherlands on Wednesday was described as “must-win”.

Wales can prevent England from reaching the knockout stages should they take at least a draw from Sunday's final group stage fixture.

England's bid to retain their European crown began on the back foot, suffering a 2-1 loss to France in a heavyweight group-stage encounter in Zurich.Coming into the match, all eyes were on Sarina

France begins its campaign in Group D against the reigning champions, England. France: Peyraud-Magnin, De Almeida, Lakrar, Sombath, Bacha, Jean-Francois, Geyoro, Karchaoui, Cascarino, Baltimore, Katoto. England: Hampton; Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Williamson, James, Stanway, Mead, Hemp, Carter, Russo.

England's Euro 2025 group finale is against neighbouring Wales. The Lionesses are heavily favoured to win and advance.