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# England show their appreciation of Steele as they clinch third place

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 19 Jul
- **Club:** Brighton
- **Original URL:** https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/26292300.brighton-goalkeeper-receives-england-medal-world-cup-win/?ref=rss

Brighton and Hove Albion FC Football Sport

England players called Jason Steele forward to receive a medal after securing third place in the World Cup.

The Albion goalkeeper has trained with Thomas Tuchel’s squad throughout their time in the USA and Mexico.

He was not registered among their 26-man squad, who clinched bronze medals with an extraordinary 6-4 success in Miami.

But the England players called him up and Jordan Henderson presented a medal.

England players with their bronze medals (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Third place represents the national team’s best performance since 1966 and their best ever away from England.

Steele was called in for the last international window ahead of the finals, as England played Uruguay and Japan.

He has continued to train with the selected goalkeepers throughout the World Cup trip.

The former Sunderland and Blackburn keeper has impressed successive head coaches with Albion for his goalkeeping qualities and his unselfish efforts within the collective.

Bukayo Saka scored twice to follow goals from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa in a remarkable first half as England led 4-0.

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France came back out swinging in Didier Deschamps’ final match in charge as Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, taking charge of the Golden Boot race and becoming the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.

Substitute Bradley Barcola scored the other and Les Bleus continued to pepper England’s goal.

But Saka scored a late penalty to complete his treble and, after Ousmane Dembele made it 5-4 in added tine, England substitute Jude Bellingham scored an outrageous solo effort to settle any nerves.

Steele will now have a break before returning to the Albion squad for a busy season of UEFA and domestic action.