England's performance against France in the Euro 2025 match was marred by manager Sarina Wiegman's controversial decision to include Lauren James, who was unable to contribute effectively after returning from injury. The game evolved into a salvage operation for Wiegman, as she attempted to leverage the talents of Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, who previously excelled. Despite the positive atmosphere during the buildup to the match, England's energy and structure faltered, prompting questions about player management and selection effectiveness going forward.
The game got away from them as England looked misshapen and leggy, especially after the manager's selection of Lauren James in the No 10 position backfired badly.
Wiegman faced scrutiny over her team selection as England's performance suffered without the expected impact from James, highlighting the importance of fitness and form in critical matches.
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