England have secured their strongest finish in the World Cup since 1966 – beating France in the third-place play-off with a 6-4 victory.
Declan Rice secured an early lead for the Three Lions, scoring after the third minute, and assisted a goal for Ezri Konsa at 18′.
Bukayo Saka followed up with England’s third goal at 37′, scoring for a second time at 45’+1, putting Thomas Tuchel’s side in a strong position before the half-time whistle.
Kylian Mbappé, who is vying for the Golden Boot, scored France’s first goal of the match in Miami at 48′, followed by Bradley Barcola at 54′.
Mbappé secured France’s third goal at 66′, putting England’s lead under threat.
Saka scored his third goal of the match at 87′ after a penalty was awarded, but France fought back again, bringing the score to 5-4 with a goal by Dayot Upamecano at 90’+6.
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