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By Hannah Pinnock The Lionesses are back in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying action on Tuesday night against France, just a matter of days after their defeat to the same opposition at St James’ Park. England had hoped to gain a firm grip on their group, which also includes Sweden and the Republic of Ireland, when they faced France in the North East last week. Despite Beth Mead firing them in front in the first half, set-piece goals from Elisa De Almeida and Marie-Antoinette Katoto inflicted a disappointing defeat on the Lionesses. Sarina Wiegman’s side now sit third in the standings, behind S…

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