England so good that France clash was like World Cup final – Jurgen Klinsmann

England so good that France clash was like World Cup final – Jurgen Klinsmann

England could not get past France in their World Cup quarter-final (Martin Rickett/PA)

There is more to come from the current England team, according to Jurgen Klinsmann, who believes their clash with France would have not been out of place as the World Cup final.

Gareth Southgate’s side lost 2-1 in their quarter-final meeting with Les Bleus at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night as Harry Kane’s late penalty miss ensured it was reigning champions France who progressed to the last four to meet Morocco.

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