France v England, 21 May 1925

Score3-2 to England
RefereeThomas van Zwieteren
CompetitionInternational Friendly
VenueStade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes
Attendance35,000

2  France

Manager: Gaston Barreau

3  England

Manager: Selection committee

Goals:

Jean Boyer 62 G
Jules Dewaquez 75 G

Goals:

Viv Gibbins 23 G
Philippe Bonnardel own goal 46 OG
Arthur Dorrell 50 G

Comments:

England finished the game with nine men. Viv Gibbins went off after 35 minutes due to a knee injury. Frederick Fox had to be withdrawn after being kicked in the face when France scored their second goal. He was replaced in goal by Billy Walker.

3  England

Manager: Selection committee

Goals:

Viv Gibbins 23 G
Philippe Bonnardel own goal 46 OG
Arthur Dorrell 50 G

Starting lineup:

Frederick Fox Goalkeeper
William Bryant Defender
William Felton Full back
Tom Parker Full back
Thomas Magee Right Half
George Green Left Half
Arthur Dorrell Outside left
George Thornewell Outside right
Viv Gibbins Forward
Frank Roberts Inside right
Billy Walker Inside forward (captain)

Comments:

England finished the game with nine men. Viv Gibbins went off after 35 minutes due to a knee injury. Frederick Fox had to be withdrawn after being kicked in the face when France scored their second goal. He was replaced in goal by Billy Walker.