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Fans packed out the pubs in Portsmouth and created a boisterous atmosphere as the match progressed. Aurelien Tchouameni low drive gave the French the lead before Harry Kane levelled things up from the penalty spot.
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Le Bleus’ record goal scorer Olivier Giroud then scored a bullet header which gutted the supporters’ confidence before England had another chance to score from 12 yards out.
In gut-wrenching fashion, Kane – England’s joint all time record goal scorer – ballooned his penalty over the bar, and despite more chances, the Three Lions couldn’t find the back of the net.
Despite positive performances throughout the tournament, England will be heading home. It was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans in two pubs in Albert Road, Southsea – the Leopold Tavern and The Kings.
Here are the 23 best pictures from last night.
9. First half
England fans at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
10. Optimism during first half
England fans during the first half of England vs France at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
11. First half
England fans at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea during the first half of England vs France. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
12. Second half
England fans in The Kings in Southsea at half-time of England vs France. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark