We've seen ourselves how things can click when the pressure is off.
France were almost in a no lose situation. No one expected them to win. All the pressure was on England.
France came out and got on the scoreboard early and that drove them on.
Just because it wasn't their first team doesn't mean we were against a bunch of amateurs.
Cup competitions in all sports show how teams ranked significantly lower than their opposition can regularly spring surprises.
Yes, England should have won, and should probably have done it comfortably, however, games like this prove why it's actually worth playing the game.