Hazard, Meunier bag bronze for Belgium
- Meunier, Hazard strike to earn first World Cup medal
- Podium spot marks Belgium's best-ever placing
- England equal fourth they claimed at Italy 1990
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard struck at either end of their Match for Third Place with England to secure bronze at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - their best-ever performance at the global finals.
Belgium began superbly. Early pressure quickly turned into an early goal, with Meunier nipping in behind Danny Rose to tuck Nacer Chadli's cross past Jordan Pickford. Dominant and lively, they looked set to extend that lead until England regained their composure, dulling the incisive swipes of the Belgians' passing as the half wore on.
Gareth Southgate's side gritted their teeth and began to dominate possession either side of half-time, probing for openings in the final third. While these were not plentiful, they looked the more likely to score, though the spectre of a Belgian counter loomed throughout.
Eric Dier saw his cute, dinked effort hooked off the line by Toby Alderweireld in their best opportunity of the day, with Hazard sealing bronze on the break. Kevin De Bruyne slipped him in superbly and the final result was never in doubt as the Belgium captain tucked away assuredly.
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Raheem Sterling of England in action
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Raheem Sterling of England in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores Belgium's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Belgium and England line up
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium and England line up prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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The England players pose for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: The England players pose for a team photo prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Belgium poses for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium poses for a team photo during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Raheem Sterling of England in action
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Raheem Sterling of England in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores Belgium's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Belgium and England line up
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium and England line up prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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The England players pose for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: The England players pose for a team photo prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Belgium poses for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium poses for a team photo during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eric Dier of England looks to intercept a pass to Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammate Dries Mertens after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium scores his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Harry Maguire of England competes for a header with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England and Thomas Vermaelen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium jumps clear of Jordan Pickford of England as Jordan Pickford makes a save during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Fabian Delph and Eric Dier of England challenge Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is tackled by Harry Maguire of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium shoot past John Stones of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England is challenged by Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Eric Dier of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Raheem Sterling of England in action
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Raheem Sterling of England in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Danny Rose of England reacts as Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores Belgium's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Robert Cianflone - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England tackles Eden Hazard of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England is challenged by Axel Witsel and Jan Vertonghen of Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium scores his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium is challenged by Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
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Belgium and England line up
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium and England line up prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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The England players pose for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: The England players pose for a team photo prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Belgium poses for a team photo
14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Belgium poses for a team photo during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal14 Jul 2018
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal Eden Hazard of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goalAlso in World Cup 2018
