Germany battles past impressive France to book place in the final of Euro 2022

The bitter taste of defeat is something Germany's women have rarely experienced at the European Championships.

Even on a night like tonight, when for much of the second half it felt as though the team was merely hanging on for survival against a ferocious and tenacious French side, Germany somehow found a way to win.

Alexandra Popp's goals either side of Merle Frohms' own goal gave Germany a 2-1 win and passage through to the final of Euro 2022, where it will face England in a mouthwatering clash on Sunday.