Two second-half goals saw England Women’s Under-17s fall to a 2-0 defeat to France in a friendly in Spain.
John Griffiths’ young Lionesses held firm in the first half, with little between the two sides.
Despite nine half-time changes, the score remained level until the 68th minute when midfielder Chloe Philippe put France in front.
And the outcome was sealed with two minutes left on the clock when defender Maelle Lakrar found the net.
England are back in action on Saturday when they take on Germany, kick-off 4pm.
England: 22 Hannah Hampton, 2 Katherine Turner, 5 Olivia Smith, 9 Hana Lalani, 11 Brionne Fowle, 14 Aimee Palmer, 15 Shannon Cooke, 17 Jessica Ngunga, 18 Ella Rutherford, 20 Emily Syme, 21 Lauren Hemp.
Subs used: 1 Hannah Gardner for Hampton 40, 3 Poppy Pattinson for Fowle 40, 4 Miri Taylor for Turner 40, Esme Morgan for Rutherford 40, 8 Sophia Pharaoh for Smith 40, 10 Georgia Stevens for Lalani 40, 12 Grace Neville for Palmer 40, 16 Georgia Eaton-Collins for Cooke 40, 19 Nicole Douglas for Ngunga 40, 7 Ellie May for Hemp 63.
Subs not used: 13 Emily Ramsey
Head coach: John Griffiths
