Sarina Wiegman defended her England players but blamed set pieces for a first home qualifying defeat in more than 20 years at the hands of France in a 2-1 loss.

Sarina Wiegman defended her England players but blamed set pieces for a first home qualifying defeat in more than 20 years at the hands of France in a 2-1 loss.

Scotland boosted their Euro 2025 qualification hopes after overcoming a half-hour delay to kick-off following protestor disruption to defeat Israel 4-1 at Hampden Park.

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Scotland boosted their Euro 2025 qualification hopes after overcoming a half-hour delay to kick-off following protestor disruption to defeat Israel 4-1 at Hampden Park.

England have dropped out of the automatic qualification spots in their Euro 2025 group after France came from behind to beat the Lionesses 2-1 at St James' Park.