England were shut out in the first of two encounters with France U17s at Rochdale Mayfield, despite an impressive defensive effort. 

Austin Oates prevented an early score and Ben Clements was also dominant in defence before Kilian Belmaaziz opened for the visitors ten minutes in to the game, with Joris Martignole adding the conversion.

England's defensive effort continue, with notable performances by Jason Frankling keeping the deficit to just 0-6 at the break.

France flexed their muscles in the second half and despite some continued impressive defence from the home side, France piled on points with a quick-fire double as Louis Romana scored shortly followed in by Elies Janzac, with Mohammed Feddal converting the latter.

Titouan Binda found his way to the line shortly afterwards, before both sides were reduced to 12 players for a 10-minute period following a coming together. Tom Guilhaumou was last to cross for France before both sides were restored to full strength. 

England tightened up their defence again for the final quarter of the game 

England
Ethan Timlin Hammond, Jason Frankling, Austen Coates, Jake Hargreaves, Edward Mills, Jake Taylor, Preson Meloy, Daniel Houghton, Aaron Briggs, Charlie Roberts, Logan Metcalf, Ben Clements, Coby Doyle.
Interchanges: Jaiden Tallantire, Dylan Morris, Dylan Hodgson, Byron Smith, Rylan Templeton, Cameron Bradshaw.

Sin Bin: Jake Hargreaves (51) - Fighting

France
Gauthier Mouchon, Tom Zitter, Elies Janzac, Louis Romano, Mohammed Feddal, Nathan Gandou, Tom Guilhaumou, Lorik Lejeune, Kilian Belmaaziz, Antoine Bonal, Sione Lamelangi, Nessy Buche, Joris Martignoles. 
Interchanges: Titouan Binda, Kelyan Ballester, Teddy Cadenas, Thomas Carles, Clement Colin.

Tries: Kilian Belmaaziz (10), Louis Romano (42), Elies Janzac (44), Titouan Binda (49), Tom Guilhaumou (58)
Goals: Joris Martignoles 1/1, Mohammed Feddal 1/4

Sin Bin: Kelyan Ballester (51) - Fighting