Irish Sunday Mirror

A GAME TOO FAR FOR ENGLAND

- BY SIMON MULLOCK

Belgium 2 England 0

GARETH SOUTHGATE paid tribute to his players after they were forced to settle for fourth place in the World Cup.

Goals by Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard ensured Belgium secured their finest finish in the tournament. But the England boss insisted that his Three Lions had performed above expectatio­ns – before admitting they are still outside the world football elite.

Southgate said: “I am incredibly proud of what these players have done. Three nights ago, we were

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