France Women 3-1 England Women: Disappointment for interim manager Hege Riise as Lionesses suffer defeat in friendly despite Fran Kirby’s second-half penalty

By Kathryn Batte For Mailonline

Published: 22:08 BST, 9 April 2021 | Updated: 22:08 BST, 9 April 2021

Interim England manager Hege Riise lost her game in charge as goals by Sandy Baltimore Viviane Asseyi, Marie-Antoinette Katoto secured victory for France in Friday’s friendly.

Baltimore fired a shot into the top corner in the 32nd minute and Asseyi doubled their advantage with a 63rd minute penalty.

Fran Kirby gave England a lifeline from the penalty spot in the 79th minute but Marie-Antoinette Katoto sealed victory three minutes later. 

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