England v Belgium: All you need to know about the World Cup game nobody really wants to play in

ENGLAND take on Belgium in Saturday's third-fourth place play-off game in St Petersburg - a game which neither team, if they were completely honest, wants to be a part of.

But with a bronze medal at stake, a win would represent a triumph of sorts for whoever comes out on top. Here, we provide you with the lowdown on the clash. Vote in our poll and add your own score predictions in the comments section below.

England's Fabian Delph (left) and Belgium's Youri Tielemans battle for the ball in the FIFA World Cup Group G match at Kaliningrad Stadium. Picture: Tim Goode/PAplaceholder image
England's Fabian Delph (left) and Belgium's Youri Tielemans battle for the ball in the FIFA World Cup Group G match at Kaliningrad Stadium. Picture: Tim Goode/PA
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