England playing catch-up - what went wrong against France?

England's midfield struggles were evident as they were overrun by France, leading to devastating counterattacks. Sloppiness in possession and individual errors played into France's hands. Despite a late goal by Walsh, England's lack of aggression, poor defensive performance, and midfield vulnerabilities were highlighted as they failed to create many scoring opportunities. The French media were surprised by England's subpar performance, contrasting with an explosive start that took France off guard but ultimately lacked sustained momentum.