England Women’s Under-19s earned a creditable 0-0 draw with three-time European champions France in the first of two matches they will play against Les Bleues this week.
Mo Marley’s side even went one better and edged their hosts 3-2 on penalties, both sides having agreed to a shootout before the game.
Goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley was the hero, saving three spot-kicks, while Katie Zelem, Molly Bartrip and Jodie Brett all converted for England.
France 0-0 England
A Women's U19 International
Wednesday 3 June
Municipal Stadium, Brou, France
The Young Lions will play France again on Friday.
Marley is using this double-header as preparation for the Euro Finals which are being staged in Israel in July.
England have been drawn alongside Germany, Spain and Norway.
England: 1 Sophie Baggaley, 2 Gabrielle George, 3 Eloise Wilson, 4 Katie Zelem, 5 Molly Bartrip, 6 Ellie Stewart, 7 Carla Humphrey, 8 Jodie Brett, 9 Millie Turner, 10 Mollie Green, 11 Rosella Ayane.
Substitutes: 16 Ashlee Brown for George ht, 12 Georgia Brougham for Wilson 74, 14 Sophie Stamp for Ayane 74, 20 Jess Davenport for Green, 74, 15 Maisie Baker for Stewart, 79.
Substitutes not used: 13 Demi Lambourne, 17 Taomë Oliver, 18 Atlanta Primus, 19 Tyler Dodds
Referee: Elodie Coppola
