Belgium vs England: 5 Talking Points as Belgium finish third at World Cup 2018

Belgium v England: 3rd Place Playoff - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Belgium beat England to take the third place in Russia

#3 England fail to make the ariel threat count

Belgium v England - FIFA World Cup 2018 - Third Place Play Off - St Petersburg Stadium
Just didn't happen for the duo

Apart from Harry Kane's goals, and including some of his, England have been very effective from set-pieces. They have managed to make the height advantage in their side count, especially through the centre-back pairing of John Stones and Harry Maguire.

Both the defenders have scored three goals between them and have come up with vital headers to affect proceedings late on.

After falling behind, the Three Lions did try to put pressure on the Belgian defence through crosses from set-pieces and although Maguire and co. managed to get their heads to a couple of deliveries, they failed to find the elusive goal.

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