Lucy Bronze has said there is no one as good as England teammate Lauren James at Euro 2025 for creating chances out of nothing.

The marquee matchup, which France won 2-1, drew 690,000 viewers, a 329% spike from the previous group stage average.

France squares off against Wales on July 9 at 3 p.m. ET in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, held in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Want to watch live on TV? Details are below in this article.

England’s defence of their European Championship crown got off to a difficult start as France claimed a 2-1 win in Zurich.England created the first chance in the opening minute, but Lauren James

The Seattle Reign midfielder is less a player in her home nation and more an irrepressible force of nature, the very reason Wales are in Switzerland in the first place. (In qualifying for the Euros, the 38-year-old was directly involved in nine goals — six goals, three assists — in 10 matches.)

The defending champions begin their Euro 2025 campaign against fellow-heavyweights France in a blockbuster Group D clash. Both sides' lead-up to the tournament has been far from smooth. England were rocked by the double-blow of Mary Earps' retirement and Millie Bright's decision to pull out of selection.

France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its Women’s European Championship opener against England in Zurich.