England's World Cup squad have begun their journey back home after suffering elimination at the quarter-final stage of the tournament.
Gareth Southgate's team ran reigning champions France close in Al Khor, but fell just short. Harry Kane brought England level from the penalty spot after Aurelien Tchouameni's opener for Les Bleus, but Olivier Giroud restored France's lead and Kane was unable to repeat the trick late on as he put a second penalty over the bar.
The players are due to board a flight back to Birmingham this morning, less than 24 hours after their elimination. Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden were the first stars seen leaving the team hotel after playing their part in a dramatic evening against an impressive French side. Foden dragged his own suitcase and Maguire got onto a mini bus
