Foudy: USWNT a step off against improved France

Ian Darke and Julie Foudy break down the United States' draw against France in the SheBelieves Cup and what to expect in a must-win match against England.
Ian Darke and Julie Foudy break down the United States' draw against France in the SheBelieves Cup and what to expect in a must-win match against England.
Mallory Pugh put the United States ahead in their second SheBelieves Cup match, but Eugenie Le Sommer assured France earned a share of the points at Red Bull Arena.
In Phil Neville's first match as coach of the England Women's team, the Lionnesses began their SheBelieves Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over holders France.
Phil Neville enjoyed a sensational start to life in charge of England Women courtesy of a 4-1 hammering of SheBelieves Cup holders France in Ohio.
The former Manchester United, Everton and England defender received criticism just hours after his appointment in January when historical tweets about women resurfaced.
But head coach Neville's reign on the pitch got up and running in emphatic fashion following goals from Toni Duggan, Jill Scott and Jodie Taylor inside 37 minutes.
Fran Kirby added a...
England Women crashed to a late defeat in France as their first match since Mark Sampson's sacking failed to bring any feel-good factor after another damaging week for the national side.
Interim manager Mo Marley, hoping to create some positive, sporting headlines following the explosive session in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, saw a goalkeeping error from Siobhan Chamberlain gift Viviane Asseyi an injury-time winner in Valenciennes.
Absent from the bench was goalkeeping...