England hold off France fightback
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
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France 1-2 England
Two early goals were enough for England to make a winning start to Group B despite late France pressure.
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- England produce hard-working display to win Group B opener against France
- Three Lions race into a two-goal lead inside nine minutes
- Dominic Solanke crosses and Clément Michelin puts into his own net
- Chelsea striker Solanke then finishes with aplomb from Sheyi Ojo's through ball
- France grow into the game and Jean-Kévin Augustin threatens after 20 minutes
- Paris forward Augustin halves the deficit with an acrobatic finish soon after
- England keeper Freddie Woodman tips Michelin's shot onto bar in 62nd minute
- France stopper Paul Bernardoni then denies Tammy Abraham with fine low save
- Les Bleus up the ante late on, but England hold firm to claim three points
- Also in Group B: Croatia 1-3 Netherlands
- Friday fixtures: Netherlands v England (12:00CEST), Croatia v France (19:30CEST)
