12/12/2025

VIDEO: Georgia Stanway, what a hit! Lionesses star scores stunning opener in crucial Euro 2025 qualifier against France

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Georgia Stanway opened the scoring in style for the Lionesses against France in a crucial Euro 2025 qualifier on Tuesday.

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  • England facing France in crunch qualifier
  • Stanway fires home opening goal
  • Russo doubles visitors' lead
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    England came into the game in need of a win after a disappointing start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, including a defeat to France last time out. Stanway gave the visitors the perfect start by firing the Three Lions into the lead midway through the first half with a fierce strike from outside the penalty area that flew past a helpless Pauline Peyraud-Magnin in the France goal.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    England went on to double their lead through Alessia Russo just before half-time. The Arsenal star headed home from close range after a ball in from Lauren Hemp. The goals make it a dream start to the game for Sarina Wiegman's side who know a victory will cut the gap on group leaders France and breathe fresh life into the team's qualification hopes.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND

    England are back in action in July when they continue their qualifying campaign with games against Republic of Ireland and Sweden.