Bernabeu-ready Hazard shimmers brighter than bronze
So, what will Eden Hazard do next?
Highlights: Belgium vs England
An early Thomas Meunier goal and a late one from Eden Hazard saw Belgium beat England 2-0 to seal a third place finish at the World Cup.
England’s World Cup journey ends in defeat
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium’s best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg on Saturday.
Southgate’s England achieved more than I ever did – Gerrard
Steven Gerrard said England deserve ‘a hell of a reception’ when they return from the World Cup, admitting Gareth Southgate’s side have already achieved more than he did in 14 years as an international player.
De Bruyne does not understand Sterling criticism
Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne hopes Raheem Sterling is acknowledged appropriately for his performances at the World Cup.
Belgium vs England: Bronze medal now the minimum for Meunier
Thomas Meunier says beating England to the bronze medal is now the minimum requirement for Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
The best and worst World Cup third-place play-offs
Belgium and England meet for the second time in this World Cup on Saturday, as they face off for the bronze medal at Russia 2018.
Neville suspects Kane carried injury at World Cup
Gary Neville claimed England’s Harry Kane appeared to be playing with an injury throughout the World Cup knockout stages after the striker misfired in the semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Can Croatia cement their spot as the ‘Golden Generation?’
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Reaching World Cup final a ‘miracle’, says Mandzukic
Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a ‘miracle’ after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium.