Thomas Tuchel hopes England’s players can take pride and belief from ending their World Cup journey with a bonkers 6-4 bronze medal match win against France.In contrast, his French counterpart, Didier Deschamps, bemoaned a “disgraceful first half” which left his side with too much to do in his last game in charge.A third-place play-off in the Miami heat and humidity was the last thing either side wanted after heartbreaking semi-final losses to Argentina and Spain, respectively.But England helped restore some pride on a wild Saturday evening at Hard Rock Stadium, where Tuchel’s side roared into a four-goal half-time lead as Bukayo Saka’s brace followed Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa goals.France, playing in their final match under Didier Deschamps, threatened a remarkable comeback as Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Bradley Barcola found the net after the break, but England found a way to win.France’s Kylian Mbappe scores his side’s third in Miami. Photo: APSaka completed his hat-trick from the spot and Jude Bellingham brilliantly wrapped up the team’s best World Cup finish since lifting the trophy in 1966, after Ousmane Dembele pulled one back.
Tuchel claims England should be proud of World Cup bronze, Deschamps bows out
Third place is England’s best finish at a World Cup since 1966. Deschamps leaves France after 14 years in charge.










