But Marsh atoned for her earlier error by hanging onto a chance at square leg to send Maroof on her way for 13, with Katherine Brunt the successful bowler.

BBC: England women extend winning run

Carelessness in the French defence gave the Irish a late chance to equalise, but Lloris spread himself to deny Whelan as the Republic's hopes of qualification were left hanging by a thread going into Wednesday's second leg in Paris.

BBC: Republic of Ireland 0-1 France