Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff

England have finished third at the World Cup after beating France in a wild match they might have lost after being 4-0 up at half-time. France responded to get within a goal at 4-3, then made it 5-4 after Bukayo Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, before a brilliant individual effort by the substitute Jude Bellingham set the seal on a remarkable, thrilling encounter.With the pressure lifted on both teams after their semi-final exits, they produced a highly entertaining match which could have ended with almost any number of goals as attack got the better of defence from start to finish. Continue reading...

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