Miami, July 19 -- England midfielder Jude Bellingham hailed his team's third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2026 following their thrilling 6-4 victory over France, calling it a platform to build on despite falling short of their ultimate goal.

In an Instagram post after England's win in the third-place playoff, Bellingham reflected on the team's campaign and thanked supporters for their backing throughout the tournament.

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"This group deserved to finish on this high note. Obviously not what we came for but the highest finish since '66 is something to build on. Thank you again England fans, this summer has been unforgettable for so many reasons....