England captain Declan Rice gave his side an immediate advantage in the World Cup third-place play-off, finding the net inside the opening three minutes against France at Miami Stadium.
Fast Start for England
Rice, wearing the armband for the Three Lions, needed just three minutes to break the deadlock in a match staged to determine the tournament's bronze-medal finisher. The early goal handed England an instant foothold and placed France under pressure from the outset.
Stage and Stakes
The contest took place at Miami Stadium as part of the World Cup's concluding fixtures. While the third-place play-off does not decide the champion, it offers both nations a chance to close out their campaigns on a positive note and secure a podium finish on the global stage.