Media needs to respect players like Djed Spence, Guehi, Rice aswell they played good games. Look how the media throwed Spence under the bus by saying why did he get the call-up to the national squad. He was one of our biggest worriors on the field. Put some respect on Spence name MSM....we know Bellingham and Kane are great. But a solid defenders also play a vital role.
Negative media. This game meant nothing only because England won. Had they lost it would have meant a lot to the negativity media. Both teams came out of disappointing results and wanted to win the game. To handbrake. Best game of the World Cup so far.
Pundits who did nothing for England jealous of England finishing third.
They win 6 4 against France and it’s a “glorified friendly” not the third place play off. It’s disrespectful to the England team.
English fans have shown a surprising lack of appreciation for their national team throughout this World Cup. Following the semifinal defeat to Argentina, many supporters seemed to overlook the significance of England's achievement. Reaching the World Cup semifinals for only the fourth time in the nation's history is no small accomplishment, yet the disappointment of one defeat appeared to overshadow everything the team had achieved. By responding with a victory in the third-place playoff, England secured their second-best finish in World Cup history. A result that deserves recognition and respect rather than criticism.
Success in international football should not be measured solely by lifting the trophy. Consistently competing with the world's best teams and finishing among the top three is a remarkable accomplishment, and one that many footballing nations would gladly celebrate. Perspective matters, and this England side has earned far more gratitude than it has received.
"Before Wednesday he was akin to a national hero...", half an hour of football later... "he's under enormous pressure and will he continue as manager". You just summed how ridiculous, hysterical and OTT your coverage is there didn't you fellas. How many great performances did we see from any team during this World Cup, from France and Spain sure. But who else... Do the English media even watch any other football matches... They don't talk as if they do.
..THIS WAS ENGLAND'S 2ND BEST WORLD CUP EVER. THEY WON IN 1966. THEY FINISHED IN 3RD PLACE THIS YEAR. AND THEY HAD TWO 4TH PLACE FINISHES. THAT IS THEIR HISTORY...
It’s not fair to call a World Cup third-place game a glorified friendly, especially after what we just saw. Sometimes the English media and English supporters are England’s worst enemies. Shame on you guys.
well done england , am irish , world cup is biggest stage and to participate and get medal is massive achievement . Great for football in this part of world .
Sometimes you listen to pundits and they haven't achieved nothing themselves I believe in these boys and I'm proud that,they played with heart and intregrity sometimes reflect and look at what did you achieve yourselves which so far is probably nothing
Pundits - crazy comments saying this wasn't a real game. No professional player wants to just turn up and get hammered on the world stage. So, give both teams credit. England picked themselves up and showed the world what they really are. France fought back, showing the world why they were the tournament favourites. This was everything we should expect - two very talented squads, attacking and wanting to win. Bellingham's goal summed it up.
England haven't won a medal in World Cup since 1966. It's a big milestone for them
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They win 6 4 against France and it’s a “glorified friendly” not the third place play off. It’s disrespectful to the England team.
Success in international football should not be measured solely by lifting the trophy. Consistently competing with the world's best teams and finishing among the top three is a remarkable accomplishment, and one that many footballing nations would gladly celebrate. Perspective matters, and this England side has earned far more gratitude than it has received.