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Lily Woodham spent a loan spell at Crystal Palace from Seattle Reign last season Defender Lily Woodham insists Wales will not be "too down" and "come back fighting" following defeat by the Netherlands in their opening game of Euro 2025. Wales, making their debut at a major finals, were beaten 3-0 by the 2017 European champions in Lucerne. Rhian Wilkinson's side face another tough game on Wednesday in St Gallen against France, who beat reigning champions England 2-1. "We can't get too down about it, " Seattle Reign's Woodham said of the defeat by the Dutch. "It was a big occasion for us, and not to make excuses at all, we were a bit shaky "We know in ourselves what we need to do better and that's something we'll definitely work on as a group. "We'll look at it, review it and try and be positive for the next one. We'll come back fighting. "Now we know the reality of these major tournaments and what you've got to give and the work rate you have to put in. "The teams that we are playing against are top level and have been here before. " This video can not be played Escourt's 'mixed emotions' after Wales' Euro 2025 opener Hayley Ladd said defeat against the Netherlands was a "harsh reminder" of playing at a major finals. "It was a nervy opening game, " the Everton player said. "Obviously a difficult scoreline in the end but it's the start to our journey here and we know we've got lots to improve on and still really positive as well. "At least we've got a foundation now to build and grow with these next two games. "We obviously know the standards of this level of football now and that's probably a harsh reminder as well that we've really got to be at our very best to compete with these teams. "I feel we're capable of that - we just need to go up a few levels. " Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner 'Human error' - Wimbledon sorry over missed line calls The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Pink Floyd's David Gilmour shares his Desert Island Discs A purr-fect short history of cats on film The American War of Independence revisited, 250 years on The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails. Video Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Defending champions England defeated by France. Video Defending champions England defeated by France Super League 2. 0 - how has netball's relaunch gone? Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race When England won the Euros - best pictures from an unforgettable summer The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Video The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.