England assistant Anthony Barry on verge of tears in emotional interview

England assistant coach Anthony Barry opened up on the mood of sorrow in the camp after their World Cup heartache.

The Three Lions turned on the style in the first half of their bronze medal match against France by knocking past a whopping four goals against them.

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A double from Bukayo Saka as well as goals by Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa gave the Three Lions a commanding 4-0 lead at half time in Miami.

However, it will be scant consolation for England, who are still hurting from missing out on the World Cup final as they suffered a last-gasp defeat to Argentina in their semi-final tie.

Barry has given a few revealing interviews during this tournament but this was the most candid of the lot as he opened up on the hurt amongst the England squad.

‘I’m a little bit emotional’

“Have to be honest, there’s so much frustration,” a visibly emotional Barry said in his half time interview with BBC Sport.

“I’m a little bit emotional, I can’t find the words about how proud I am of those players.

“We’re playing a game with broken hearts, 11 lads with broken hearts.

“I’ve seen them in the hotel in the last few days with broken hearts.

“They can build a performance like that by playing through pride for England. The team spirit we’ve built in the last seven weeks.

“The cynics will say it’s too late but we still play against a world-class opponent and I’m so proud of the boys.

“There’s 45 minutes to go. The game’s not done. Anything can happen.

“But I’m proud of the team and I hope everyone is as well at home.”

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