The World Cup bronze medal game will be the match that no-one needs to play however each France and England have a job to do tonight in Miami.
There are additionally the reason why this fixture does carry some significance.
It’s the 187th and ultimate match in cost for Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps and he’ll hope to finish his 14-year reign with a win.
England boss Thomas Tuchel has are available for heavy criticism following England’s capitulation by the hands of Argentina of their semi-final on Wednesday and the German can be on the lookout for a extra assured show on the Exhausting Rock Stadium.
Methods to watch France v England
France versus England kicks off at 10pm UK time on Saturday night time. You’ll be able to watch it on BBC One and stream by way of the BBC iPlayer.
Stats for France v England
- An England win would give them their highest end at a World Cup since 1966
- England have featured in two World Cup third place play-offs, shedding each of them – 2-1 to Italy in 1990 and 2-0 to Belgium in 2018
- That is the fourth World Cup assembly between France and England – the Three Lions gained the primary two (2-0 in 1966, 3-1 in 1982) however France gained 2-1 within the 2022 quarter-final most not too long ago
- Each single World Cup third place play-off match has been gained with out going to penalties, with solely France 4-2 Belgium in 1986 going to extra-time
- France are competing within the World Cup third place play-off for the fourth time of their historical past. Solely Germany (5) have extra appearances. Les Bleus have gained on two of the earlier three events, beating Germany 6-3 in 1958 and Belgium 4-2 in 1986, whereas shedding 2-3 to Poland in 1982.
