England Women's star Jordan Nobbs wants the Lionesses to avoid France at the Euros - even though she doesn't think they'll go far.The team kicked things off in style after recording a huge 8-0 victory over their Scandinavian rivals Norway on Monday.
It meant Sarina Wiegman's team have earned their spot in the knockout rounds after topping Group A.And tonight (July 15), the Lionesses take on Northern Ireland in a UK showdown despite already securing a place in the quarter-finals.READ MORE: BBC told they made a "right shambles" of England women coverage with commentary woesAlthough who they're set to face from Group B is still up in the air, there's one team England's Nobbs, who has cruelly been ruled out through injury, would hate to face - France.
The Arsenal midfielder has been cheering on her pals in the stands – and she's super chuffed by their performance, just like the fans.Now in an exclusive chat with Daily Star, the 29-year-old shared why she wants to avoid the French on the way to the final.Speaking about Monday's job well done, Nobbs said: "I'm super proud of the girls.
I'm sure many people from the match will come back for another game."But if you look at other teams, like the French team's forward line, they are a team I wouldn't like to face or come across."Despite expressing her concerns about coming face-to-face with Les Bleu, Jordan is adamant Wiegman's girls wouldn't struggle.She added: "France are probably the team who could go far in this tournament."But we say that every year and they haven't quite done it."The France Women's team had a fiery start to their Euro 2022 campaign as they stunned Italy with a 5-1 victory on Sunday evening.France are favourites to win Group D, and even the whole tournament.
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