Bronze medal for Djed as England win thriller against France
Djed Spence helped England claim a bronze medal at the World Cup after a 10-goal thriller against France in Miami on Saturday evening.
The defender started at left-back and played a key role in the 6-4 victory, winning a penalty that made it 5-3 after France's comeback to 4-3 from 4-0 down at half-time. A trademark run down the left saw him upended by Malo Gusto and Bukayo Saka slotted home the spot-kick to make it 5-3 after France came back to 4-3 after trailing 4-0 at half-time.
England were outstanding to take that lead into the break with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and two from Saka.
Djed Spence challenges Ibrahima Konate - England vs France
However, France came roaring back in the second half and pulled it back to 4-3 by the 66th minute, Kylian Mbappe on target twice.
France missed chances before a trademark burst down the left from Djed led to the penalty, Saka's hat-trick and 5-3 on 87 minutes. Ousmane Dembele pulled another goal back before Jude Bellingham's solo goal on 98 minutes finally saw England home.
Djed completed the full shift as England secured a best finish in the tournament since 1966.