England win a World Cup trophy! Gareth Southgate’s team claim the Fair Play award for having the best disciplinary record of all 32 teams in Qatar… with only ONE player booked
- England were given the Fair Play award following the World Cup final
- The Three Lions picked up just one booking throughout the tournament
- Harry Maguire recived their only yellow card on their way to a last eight exit
England haven’t returned home from Qatar completely empty handed after winning the Fair Play award for their disciplinary record at the tournament.
The tournament came to a close on Sunday with Argentina beating France in penalties.
Lionel Messi scored twice while Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick as the game ended 3-3, Emiliano Martinez making the difference in the shootout.
Gareth Southgate’s team claim Fair Play award for disciplinary record at the World Cup
Before the famous trophy was handed over other awards were given out.
Messi and Mbappe won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot respectively while Enzo Fernandez and Martinez won the Young Player of the Tournament and Golden Glove.
And England received what can only be described as the smallest of consolation prizes.
Southgate’s side picked up just one booking on their way to a quarter-final exit.
That came to Harry Maguire, who was cautioned after an elbow to Antonie Griezmann in the 90th minute of the game.
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