England secures third place by defeating France 6-4 at World Cup

England finished the World Cup campaign with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off held in North America. Players were rated by BBC Sport reporter Alex Howell, highlighting performances from several squad members. Jude Bellingham emerged as a standout, scoring six goals throughout the tournament. Jordan Pickford had a mixed showing as England's primary goalkeeper, while defenders like Marc Guehi and Djed Spence received positive reviews for their contributions. The ratings reflect players' efforts across the tournament, with a notable emphasis on their performances leading up to the final match against France.

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