ENGLAND vs FRANCE: Goals and Highlights from the Cyprus Cup Final

Rachel Yankey’s fine finish had defeated Canada in last season’s showpiece, but Mark Sampson’s new side were on the back foot almost from the off as Gaetane Thiney prodded the French into a sixth-minute lead. Camille Abily made it 2-0 with an angled finish from inside the box soon after and although there were no more goals, France just about edged it overall, particularly after their dominant first-half performance. It was England’s first defeat under the former Bristol Academy boss following three w