When Pressure Fades Away: England's Bronze Medal and the World Cup's Hidden Truths The third place play off is often seen as a formality, but England's 6 4 win over France in Miami on Saturday was anything but routine.
The match exposed both teams' fragility and resilience under different conditions. England's attacking intent stood out starkly against France's.
With their four goal lead, the English continued to press forward, pouring balls into space that seemed impossible to defend.