Summary

  • England hold on at Stade de France to finish third in 2023 World Cup

  • Nicholas Sanchez had chance to force extra-time but missed routine penalty

  • Hooker Dan Theo charged down kick to score crucial try in second half

  • Santiago Carreras try had put Argentina ahead at start of second half

  • Bulldozing Ben Earl try helped England lead 13-0 in first half

  • Scrum-half Ben Youngs played 127th and final England match

  • England finish World Cup with six wins from seven games

  1. Penalty - Argentina 3-16 Englandpublished at 30 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell converts a penaltyImage source, Getty Images

    Straight down the middle! Faz has brought his kicking boots.

  2. Big Sam strikes againpublished at 29 mins

    Argentina 3-13 England

    Sam Underhill makes a tackleImage source, Getty Images

    Huge hit from Sam Underhill!

    England break away and win another penalty.

  3. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Argentina 3-13 England

    Argentina are starting to get a lot more ball after that difficult start. But England's defence is rock solid.

    Defence coach Kevin Sinfield will be nodding away in the coaching box.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

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    Marcus Smith is simply not a full-back. He will cost England points.

    Tim

  5. 'Kick the ball to Smith'published at 20:29 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    Argentina 3-13 England

    Martin Landajo
    Former Argentina scrum-half on BBC 5 Live

    Emiliano Boffelli catches the ball as Marcus Smith challenges himImage source, Getty Images

    Argentina tried with the line-out and scrum, they need points. It was time for the kick and they know what to do now.

    They need to kick the ball to Marcus Smith.

  6. Penalty - Argentina 3-13 Englandpublished at 23 mins

    Emiliano Boffelli

    Easy for a man of Emiliano Boffelli's ability.

  7. Postpublished at 23 mins

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Joe Marchant is pinged at the breakdown and Argentina point to the sticks.

  8. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Said it before, will say it again. Marcus Smith looks so comfortable at full-back.

    His future?

  9. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Ollie Chessum and Maro Itoje of England celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Huge celebrations from the England pack, no flashbacks from last weekend against South Africa...

    Not doubt they are still hurting from that late penalty via the Springbok scrum.

  10. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Both teams scrum downImage source, Getty Images

    Julian Montoya calls for a scrum under the posts, that indicates Argentina are here to play.

  11. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Finally Argentina get into the England 22, they turn down the shot at goal.

    Brave call.

  12. Curry and Underhill thrivingpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    Argentina 0-13 England

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England's openside flanker Sam Underhill attempts to break awayImage source, Getty Images

    England have started well the back row look good with Tom Curry and Sam Underhill at six and seven.

  13. Penalty - Argentina 0-13 Englandpublished at 13 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell of England kicks a conversionImage source, Getty Images

    Clean strike from the captain.

  14. Postpublished at 11 mins

    Argentina 0-10 England

    Marcus Smith of England passes the ball to teammate Owen FarrellImage source, Getty Images

    Marcus Smith is popping up everywhere. You wonder would he have started against South Africa if he was available?

    Another penalty for England and they point again to the posts.

  15. 'Great finish' from Earlpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    Argentina 0-10 England

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ben Earl of England celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    England were patient then, they waited till they got forward momentum.

    Theo Dan taking them forward and then Owen Farrell pulls the ball back and a short line run from Ben Earl - a great finish.

  16. try

    Converted try - Argentina 0-10 Englandpublished at 8 mins

    Ben Earl (con Owen Farrell)

    Ben Earl of England dives over to scoreImage source, Getty Images

    The man of the moment.

    Marcus Smith ties in the defender before putting Ben Earl through a hole.

    England's best player, for many at this World Cup, then races clear. No doubt he has had a cracking campaign.

    Owen Farrell adds the extras.

  17. More kicking?published at 20:07 British Summer Time 27 October 2023

    Argentina 0-3 England

    Martin Landajo
    Former Argentina scrum-half on BBC 5 Live

    Owen Farrell kicks the ball out of handImage source, Getty Images

    Argentina have to be patient, it is a tough game. I believe Argentina should kick it a bit more like England are doing.

  18. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Argentina 0-3 England

    Maro Itoje screams in the ear of the Pumas forwards after a knock-on. No matter the game, the lock will bring that intensity.

    One guy who wants a medal.

  19. Penalty - Argentina 0-3 Englandpublished at 3 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell takes a converted penaltyImage source, Getty Images

    Well struck and England are on the board.

  20. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Argentina 0-0 England

    A bit of early kick tennis gets some boos from the crowd...

    England win the penalty and call for a shot at goal.