The English team beat France (6:4) in the match for the third place of the 2026 Emergency.
In this match, the leading kick and assist for the Three Lefts was Declan Rice..
With this rank, Rice became the first Englishman since 1966, what a difference to score and provide an assist in the World Championship playoff match.
Rice also became the sixth English player to score a goal and an assist in one match..
Previously, such achievements included Roger Hunt, Joe Cole, Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
In addition, the goal of the 27-year-old Englishman became the highest in the official matches of the England national team from the Euro 2020 final. Rice scored 2 minutes in 14 seconds. This is the third greatest goal in the history of matches for third place at the World Cup.
On Football. ua available for viewing video review of the match France - England.