Bronze For Belgium

After their disappointed game against Croatia in the semi-finals, ENGLAND had to build up their confidence again to play BELGIUM in the 3^rd/4^th Play-Off. The game started with a very quick goal by Belgium scored by Meunier after just 4 minutes via his shin, with the English defence all over the place. The first half was all about Belgium as England struggled to get back on terms with this game with Harry Kane having the best chance to score. The second half England made a double substitution with Sterling and Rose staying in the dressing room and Lingard and Rushford coming off the subs bench. The changes made England more aggressive and started to attack the Belgium defence with some great passing. Lukaku of Belgium nearly put them 2-0 ahead after 50 minutes, but a great save by Pickford, who comes off his line, denies Lukaku a chance to grab that Golden Boot off of Harry Kane. Lukaku is then substituted after 60 minutes.  Another chance for England after 69 minutes when Eric Dier charges into the penalty area and hits the ball but it’s saved by Alderweireld with a spectacular clearance off the line. Although England had most of the play in the second half, the Belgium’s did have one or two attack where they could of scored but what a great World Cup the English goalkeeper Pickford has had. The game was all over for England after Belgium scored their second goal from a counter attack by Hazard in the 82^nd minute. That is his third goal of the tournament. The game ends 2-0 to Belgium who finished third with a total of 16 goals their best score ever, while England finished on a total of 12 which is their best score in the last eight World Cups. This is the best that Belgium have ever done in a World Cup tournament.