England coach Thomas Tuchel says the team should feel proud after finishing their World Cup campaign with bronze. Speaking following England’s third-place play-off against France, Tuchel highlights the emotional context: the match comes just days after England’s late semi-final defeat, in which they lost 2-1 against reigning champions Argentina. Despite the disappointment from the semi-final collapse, England respond in the bronze match with a high-scoring 6-4 victory over France. Both reports describe the bronze play-off taking place in Miami, where hot and humid conditions add to the challenge of playing again so soon after the semifinal. Tuchel frames the result as a chance for the players to carry belief and confidence forward, even if the earlier semi-final outcome was heartbreaking. Overall, the accounts agree that Tuchel views the bronze medal win as something England players can be proud of, given the short turnaround from their earlier defeat and the demanding circumstances of the third-place match.