England may have lost to Argentina in heartbreaking fashion in their World Cup semi-final, but they are not out of the tournament just yet. Thomas Tuchel’s team are back in action on Saturday when they take on France in Miami for the questionable distinction of finishing third.
France suffered their own hugely disappointing defeat at the hands of Spain, who will meet Argentina in Sunday’s final in New Jersey.
The third-place play-off (or bronze match) does it at least offer Tuchel a chance to give some playing time to those players on the fringes of the England squad. Goalkeepers Dean Henderson and James Trafford, defender Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo have not played a minute at the World Cup, while forwards Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins have barely featured.
It could also be an entertaining match. The third-place play-off averages 3.8 goals per game compared to 2.7 in the final itself.
Here is everything you need to know about the third-place play-off:
When is France vs England?
France’s third-place play-off with England kicks off at 10pm BST on Saturday 18 July at the Miami Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the match on BBC One with coverage starting at 9:30pm. It can also be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website.
Confirmed line-ups
France XI: Maignan; Gusto, Konate, Lacroix, Hernandez; Rabiot, Zaire-Emery, Cherki; Olise, Doue, Mbappe
England XI: Henderson; Quansah, Konsa, Guehi, Spence; Rice, Eze, Rogers; Saka, Toney, Rashford
