Flashscore: We're just a few days away from France v England, how are you feeling?
Sandy Baltimore: "I'm very well, I'm feeling good and things are going well. The base camp is good, we're comfortable, we've got a nice view of the lake and a swimming pool."
This match against England is a special one for you, as you play in Chelsea's Women's Super League. Have you talked about it among yourselves at the club?
"We haven't necessarily discussed it at Chelsea. England are a pretty physical team, good at transitions. It's going to be a great game and I'm looking forward to it."
If you had to name one player to watch out for in this England team, it would be...?
"Lauren James."
Kicking off your Euro with a clash against England is quite a shock! Is it stressful?
"I think it's excitement. We're all competitors, so we can't wait to get started at the Euros. We're proud to be here. After that, all the teams are complicated to play against and you can't take anything lightly.
"So whatever the team, whether it's England or anyone else, they're going to be big games."
You're going into the Euros with some certainty, because you've won eight games in a row.
"I think that's good for your confidence. And that way, we're ready to start the Euros."
Was the fact that you managed to win against Brazil a bit of a struggle a wake-up call?
"We know that Brazil are a very good team. It's true that we got off to a bad start, losing 2-0. After that, we were decisive, didn't give up and won that match. It was a good match with a lot of intensity."
Personally, what percentage of you are convinced that France will win the Euro?
"You have to start with the group matches. We're going to win those games. Then we'll see how things go from there. For now, step by step."
This is your second Euro, after the one in England. You've got a bit of experience under your belt, how do you rate the current French team?
"We have a very good team. I think we have what it takes to go all the way. We're putting things in place. That's our objective. We'll have to put in the ingredients to go all the way."
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Looking at the videos on social networks, you get the impression that the group lives together very well!
"It's always been like that, we've always teased and teased each other. Things are going well, very well in fact. Selma (Bacha) and I tease each other a lot, but that's because we've known each other for a long time."
You've been preparing for this Euro for a month now, are things still going well? You're not too tired?
"The group is still going well, but it's normal in preparation to be a bit tired, because we've got training, physical preparation and so on. When we have free time, we sleep, because in preparation we had three training sessions a day... So you're knocked out, you sleep or you watch a series."
You're one of the Blues who've played a lot this season, how do you deal with that personally?
"We haven't had many days to take a break. I was able to take a break, but it was short. And we soon got back into the swing of things with the preparations. But it's true that after that big season, it was hard. But after that, that's the way it is. That's football. There's the Euro this summer."
Speaking of your season, you've had a great one at Chelsea. Do you feel you've turned a corner?
"I've already moved out of my comfort zone, so I think I've turned a corner. It wasn't easy at first, but as time went on it got easier. At the beginning I didn't speak English, so it was Ève Perisset who helped me.
"Now I'm doing a bit better because I'm taking lessons. With Oriane Jean-François (who also arrived from PSG in the summer of 2024), we also relied on the staff, Sonia Bompastor and Camille Abily."
You get the impression that people in England really appreciate your performances. Is that something you feel too?
"Yes, quite frankly. After all, England is a country that loves football, so they follow women's football a lot and appreciate it for what it is."
You're often cited as one of Chelsea's best players this season. Does that make you happy?
"Yes, I'm very happy. It's a team effort, I'm not alone. I think it's thanks to the team that I'm one of the best players in the team."
Can you tell us about your role at Chelsea, where you played in a slightly hybrid position, between wing-back and striker?
"I was mainly versatile. I played at the back, sometimes as a number nine... I was adaptable. Since I started as a piston, that was fine because it's a position I'd already played.
"After that, I was given instructions when I played as a number 10 in the FA Cup final against Manchester United (where she scored two goals and provided an assist, editor's note), as a number nine too. After that, I know the right side because I also play left midfield."
You talk about playing as a number nine. This season, Chelsea even trusted you to take penalties at the end of the season.
"We often work on penalties in training, so I don't mind taking them."
With the French team, you have a different role, you really play on the wing.
"That's my favourite position, between midfielder or left winger. I prefer to play on the left."
You're Les Bleues' top scorer for 2025, so that's a big responsibility.
"Responsibility, I'd say, is a big word. I don't feel under any pressure. There are a lot of people in this team who know how to score goals, and we've got some top players up front. When a player scores, everyone celebrates."
You scored five goals in the six matches in the Nations League. Before that, you had scored four goals in 36 games with Les Bleues. Did something click for you in the French team?
"I think it's a continuation of my season at Chelsea. It's not all down to me in the French team either, and I hope that all the other strikers score as well."
Have you set yourself a goal before this Euro?
"That things go well and that we go all the way with the team. I haven't set myself any personal goals."