The first half of the match between France and England, valid for third place in the World Cup, ended with the absolute dominance of the English, who lead with a deep score of 4-0 over the "Roosters".
Thomas Tuchel's team opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. Declan Rice fired a powerful shot from distance, beating Mike Maignan and giving England the lead.
The second goal came in the 18th minute. After a cross from Rice from the wing, Ezri Konsa broke away above the French defenders and with a precise header sent the ball into the net.
The Three Lions did not slow down and in the 37th minute they scored their third goal. After a series of attempts inside the area, Marcus Rashford served for Bukayo Saka, who took advantage of the empty goal and made no mistake.
In the first half's extra time, in the 45+1 minute, Bukayo Saka was the protagonist again. The English striker struck accurately with his left foot from the edge of the area, beating Maignan once again and sealing England's deep 4-0 advantage at the end of the first 45 minutes.
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