World Cup 2022: 16 pictures of fans at Blackpool's Winter Gardens fanzone as England crash out of tournament

England’s blockbuster quarter-final clash against reigning champions France ended in an agonising loss for the Lions.

Hopes were high as fans packed into the fanzone on Saturday to show their support for Gareth Southgate’s side.

England captain Harry Kane's second-half spot-kick cancelled out Aurelien Tchouameni's stunning early opener, equalling Wayne Rooney's all-time scoring record of 53 in the process.

Olivier Giroud put France back ahead before Kane found the stands rather than the net with his second penalty of the night as an impressive display ended in a disappointing 2-1 loss.

"However you go out of a tournament, it is really, really difficult," England boss Southgate said.

"But I can only say I have pride in the players and the way they have gone about the whole thing. The whole group has been exceptional. That's everyone including the staff, it is such a united group.”