The final whistle blows after an unforgettable third-place playoff, with England defeating France 6-4 in a pulsating contest.

The Three Lions raced into a stunning 4-0 half-time lead before surviving a spirited French comeback, eventually sealing victory through Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time goal.

Bukayo Saka was the star of the show, scoring a superb hat-trick, while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also found the net.

France refused to surrender, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Ousmane Dembélé adding a late strike, but Didier Deschamps’ side fell just short after an extraordinary second-half fightback. England finish their FIFA World Cup campaign by claiming third place in emphatic fashion.

Full-time: France 4-6 England.