England emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over France in a spectacular third-place play-off that will live long in the memory.
In a match where attacking flair completely overwhelmed defensive discipline, the fans were treated to a non-stop exhibition of clinical finishing from both sides.
The game ignited from the opening whistle. England established an early foothold, slicing through the French lines with sharp movement and precise passing.
Clinical work in the final third saw the hosts race into an impressive lead, capitalizing on defensive hesitant play from the visitors.
France refused to fade away quietly. With their trademark pace on the counter attack, they exposed gaps in the England backline, striking back with four brilliantly taken goals to keep the tension at a knife edge.
Every time England looked to have secured the result, the French attack found a way to respond.
Ultimately, England had too much firepower. Maintaining their composure in a chaotic second half, Jude Bellingham delivered the decisive blow to secure the 6-4 victory.
