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World Cup | Third-place Match
Jul 14, 2018 at 3pm UK
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Toby Alderweireld hails Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane
Toby Alderweireld brands Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane "one of the best strikers in the world" following their clash in the third-place playoff at the World Cup.
Jul 15, 15:45
Roy Keane: 'Danny Rose, Phil Jones are not good defenders'
Former Manchester United ace Roy Keane hits out at the defending from Danny Rose and Phil Jones, claiming that neither player will ever learn how to properly defend.
Jul 14, 19:48
Gary Neville: 'Harry Kane has not been himself'
Gary Neville suggests that Harry Kane has been carrying an injury after failing to register a shot on target in England's last three matches.
Jul 14, 19:21
Jose Mourinho: 'Future looks bright for England'
Jose Mourinho believes that England "have a good base for continuity" following their fourth-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 14, 19:08
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium players wanted to make country proud at World Cup'
Roberto Martinez is pleased with his Belgium charges for sealing the national team's best ever World Cup finish in their third-place playoff triumph over England.
Jul 14, 18:42
Harry Kane: 'England could not have given any more against Belgium'
Harry Kane insists that he and his England teammates "couldn't have given any more" in their World Cup third-place playoff loss to Belgium.
Jul 14, 18:16
Gareth Southgate: 'I could have not have asked for more from England at World Cup'
Gareth Southgate praises his England players for their conduct at the 2018 World Cup and stresses that they "deserve every bit of praise" for their fourth-place finish.
Jul 14, 18:04
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss to Belgium a game too far'
Gareth Southgate concedes that Belgium are "a better side" than England and believes that the World Cup third-place playoff loss was "a game too far" for the Three Lions.
Jul 14, 17:53
Harry Kane: 'England loss to Belgium at World Cup highlights room for improvement'
Harry Kane concedes that England are "not the finished article" following their 2-0 loss to Belgium in their World Cup third-place playoff encounter.
Jul 14, 17:22
The Match
Match Report
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Live Commentary
Relive Belgium's 2-0 win over England in the third-place playoff at the 2018 World Cup as England are condemned to fourth and Belgium record their best-ever tournament.
Team News
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his XI for Saturday's 2018 World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Head to Head
Jun 28, 2018 7pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku is best striker in world football'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez claims that Romelu Lukaku is the best striker in world football ahead of his side's third-place playoff with England.
Jul 13, 20:55
Roberto Martinez: 'Romelu Lukaku not chasing individual awards'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that Romelu Lukaku is more interested in helping his side claim third place at the World Cup than winning the Golden Boot.
Jul 13, 20:31
Roberto Martinez: 'No secrets between Belgium, England'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists that there are "no secrets" between his side and England ahead of their World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday.
Jul 13, 19:06
Gareth Southgate: 'England can meet increased expectations'
Boss Gareth Southgate says that his players will not be overawed by the increased expectations which will now come with representing England.
Jul 13, 16:28
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'I don't want to make major changes for Belgium'
England boss Gareth Southgate suggests that he does not intend on making wholesale changes for the World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 13, 16:15
Kieran Trippier 'fit for Belgium match'
Kieran Trippier reportedly returns to England training ahead of Saturday's third-place playoff against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 13, 10:12
Alan Shearer: 'Third-place playoff match is pointless'
Former England forward Alan Shearer brands the third-place playoff match at the World Cup "utter stupidity".
Jul 12, 14:15
Gareth Southgate: 'England must play with pride in third-place playoff'
England manager Gareth Southgate urges his side to pick themselves up and "play with pride" in their third-place playoff against Belgium following their semi-final loss.
Jul 12, 11:22
