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After England's 1-2 semi-final loss to Argentina in the World Cup, the team is preparing for the third-place playoff against France in Miami. On Thursday night, six England players—Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Jordan Henderson, Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon, and Elliot Anderson—were spotted dining at Joe's Kansas City barbecue restaurant. The restaurant posted photos on social media, showing varied moods among the players. England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that neither team wants to play the match, calling it 'the game nobody wants to play,' but emphasized a professional approach. England has one less recovery day than France. The team remains based in Kansas City during the tournament.
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Following their elimination in the World Cup semi-finals, several England players, including Jude Bellingham, were seen relaxing at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City.
Semi-Final Defeat
In Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final, England lost 1–2 to Argentina in a heated match, missing out on a place in the final. After the game, the England team and head coach Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for their approach after taking the lead. Defensive adjustments ultimately allowed Argentina to score two goals and complete the comeback.
Third-Place Playoff Ahead
England will next face France in Miami on Saturday night for the World Cup third-place playoff. During this North American World Cup, England has been based in Kansas City, choosing to fly to and from matches rather than changing bases according to the schedule.
Players' Night Out
On Thursday night, six England players visited Joe's Kansas City, a famous barbecue restaurant. The group included:
- Morgan Rogers
- Jude Bellingham
- Jordan Henderson
- Dan Burn
- Anthony Gordon
- Elliot Anderson
The restaurant shared photos on social media, captioning the post: "Thanks to @BellinghamJude and some @England players for coming to Joe’s last night. Good luck this weekend!"
Mixed Moods
The players appeared in different moods in the photos:
- Morgan Rogers was smiling and giving a thumbs up.
- Jude Bellingham seemed to force a smile.
- Anthony Gordon looked similar to Bellingham.
- Jordan Henderson and Dan Burn appeared in good spirits.
- Elliot Anderson, who is set to join Manchester City for £130 million, did not look at the camera.
Tuchel on the Third-Place Match
Speaking about the game against France, Tuchel said: "Our players don’t want to play this match, and neither do the French players. They want to play in the final. We gave everything to achieve that goal."
He added: "Everyone comes to the World Cup to win, but this is the reality. We have one less day to recover than France, but we will approach this match professionally."
Source: Daily Mail
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Bellingham and Five England Players Enjoy Barbecue Before World Cup Third-Place Match