SportFootballEngland football teamEngland ran out 6-4 winners against France in a chaotic, 10‑goal World Cup thriller to clinch the Bronze medal07:59, 19 Jul 2026Updated 08:00, 19 Jul 2026Everything you need to know about England's win over France at the World Cup...The 10-gal thriller: England bounced back from their painful semi-final exit by defeating pre-tournament favourites France 6-4 in a spectacular match in Miami. Bukayo Saka was the undisputed star of the evening, netting a brilliant first-half hat-trick to help secure the bronze medal.The medal ceremony gesture: During the post-match presentation, veteran squad goalkeeper Jason Steele was accidentally left out of the initial medal distribution. Spotting the omission, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, and Jordan Henderson called him onto the stage so he could rightfully share in the celebrations.Saka's interview walkout: Despite the victory, the lingering disappointment of missing out on the final was visually apparent during the post-match media duties. Saka abruptly walked away from his BBC interview after the presenter awkwardly suggested that a bronze medal was 'at least' something.The handwritten poem: In the emotional aftermath of the tournament, Jude Bellingham shared a touching, handwritten poem titled "The Lion's Way" on his Instagram account. The defiant piece was personally penned for the squad by Michael Chandler, England's official team driver in Kansas.Bellingham's defiant promise: Alongside the poem, Bellingham expressed immense gratitude to the traveling fans and urged the country to keep their newfound unity alive. He closed his message with a fierce promise for the future, stating that the squad will achieve great things when standing together.An emotional interview: England assistant manager Anthony Barry was on the verge of tears during a deeply emotional half-time interview with the BBC. While he is normally known for delivering blunt, hard-hitting critiques, his tone shifted entirely to praise the squad.Playing with broken hearts: Barry expressed immense pride in the team, stating they were playing the bronze medal match with 'broken hearts' following their painful semi-final exit against Argentina. He noted that watching the 11 players pull together such a performance despite their devastation was an absolute privilege.Article continues belowREAD MORE: England player ratings vs France as Bukayo Saka and 8/10 stars shine in World Cup thrillerChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Jason SteeleEngland football teamWorld Cup 2026France football teamBukayo Saka