Wiegman believes England’s efficiency was higher than the extent they confirmed towards Sweden and the Republic of Eire.
However they have been nonetheless removed from convincing.
With each Millie Vibrant and Leah Williamson accessible to play collectively for the primary time since February 2023, Wiegman opted for them as a centre-back pairing, leaving in-form Manchester Metropolis defender Alex Greenwood on the bench.
Vibrant’s lack of match sharpness was evident as France’s pacy forwards threatened, whereas England’s backline have been undone by two set-pieces on the evening.
Their considerations have been made worse by an early harm to goalkeeper Mary Earps – pressured off with a hip drawback minutes into her fiftieth look for England.
The Lionesses took the lead by Beth Mead however France responded properly and have been rewarded when volleys from Elisa de Almeida and Marie-Antoinette Katoto beat substitute goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
“It is extremely disappointing. We should always have gained the sport,” added Wiegman.
“Irrespective of how good the targets have been, you could have an opportunity to cease it. The primary one was improbable and so was the second. We undoubtedly have to tighten up on second balls.”
Wiegman was requested about her determination to go away out Greenwood, notably with 4 right-footed defenders beginning.
“In fact it’s superb to have a left-footer too, Millie [Bright] can play along with her left foot on the best facet, Leah [Williamson] is fairly comfy on the left facet,” stated Wiegman.
“That was additionally a consideration for this sport. Alex is an efficient defender, she has finished very properly during the last interval.
“At present, I selected Millie and Leah. That defence, I believed we would have liked within the centre due to the qualities of France. They’re very pacy, very highly effective. I feel that was the best determination.”