The evening slot saw France achieve a 2-1 victory over Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses, despite the latter putting up a hearty fight towards the end.
Reds striker Melvine Malard was among those celebrating Les Bleues’ triumph at the final whistle, having replaced Chelsea star Sandy Baltimore – scorer of her side’s second goal – just after the hour mark.
Blues midfielder Kiera Walsh pulled one back for England in the final few minutes, having been joined by substitutes Ella Toone and Grace Clinton earlier in the second half, and Wiegman’s charges left France scrambling in stoppage time, but their opponents did just enough to prevent a late equaliser.
United captain Maya Le Tissier was also on the bench for the Lionesses, but wasn’t called upon on this occasion.