Postpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 27 April 2024
FT: 21-42 England
England Rugby
England head coach John Mitchell, speaking after the game: "The girls are highly driven and they deserved this.
"What an atmosphere here. We have been speaking all competition about an arm-wrestle and we certainly got that.
"The French girls came at us, but we didn't execute as well in the 22 [in the second half].
"There is definitely a belief and confidence around what we are doing and that comes from the environment we are creating.
"A lot of the girls are challenged. The standard is tough, but the girls have done an amazing job."
On the World Cup next year: "One step at a time.
"We set off at the start of 2024 to stay the best.
"We threw a lot into the game physically and mentally so it looked a bit flat towards the end."
