Jordan Henderson insists the future of the England team is "bright" after the Three Lions were beaten by France in the World Cup quarter final.
Gareth Southgate's side fell behind in the first half when Aurelien Tchouameni fired a great strike past Jordan Pickford before Harry Kane equalised from the spot after Bukayo Saka was fouled in the box.
AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud restored France's lead in the second half, but Kane was given the chance to equalise from 12 yards once again - this time firing well over Huge Loris' crossbar.
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Henderson started in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice for the second consecutive game, but the defending champions will now take on Morocco for a place in the final.
The Liverpool captain posted on his Instagram account today: "Tough one to take for us all, we gave everything and it wasn't our night in the end. I couldn't be more proud of every single player over the last few weeks, the focus and desire to win was there every single day, but sometimes football isn't fair.
"We learn, we grow and come back even stronger. What a team to be a part of and the future is certainly bright. Secondly, a big thank you to all the staff who work so hard behind the scenes, giving us their everything. The team behind the team is so important and we are lucky we have the best in the business.
"Lastly, to all the travelling fans and everyone who supported us back home. You don't realise how much your support means to the team and we hope we made you proud to be English. We couldn't go all the way but we gave it everything.
"We will be back."
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