England put in a superb first half performance for third place at the 2026 World Cup, leading France 4-0 at halftime at Miami Stadium, United States.
England's four goals were scored by Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and two goals from Bukayo Saka.
That huge lead gives England the chance to finish the tournament in third place, thus recording their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.
England immediately surprised France when the match had only been going on for three minutes.
Rice snatched the ball from Les Bleus, dribbled it to the edge of the penalty area, then unleashed a powerful shot that nestled into the right corner of Mike Maignan's goal to put England 1-0 up.
France attempted a response in the 9th minute through Rayan Cherki. The Manchester City midfielder unleashed a left-footed shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Dean Henderson saved it.
Saka had the ball in the net two minutes later, but the referee disallowed it as the winger was offside.
