The French had been planning to cross the channel and invade England with a force of about 14,000 led by Jean le Franc, but Edward's attack forced them onto the defensive.
Os propios franceses estiveran planeando cruzar o canal e invadir Inglaterra cun exército duns 14 000 homes liderados por Jean le Franc, pero o ataque de Eduardo obrigounos a manterse á defensiva.