‘Playing with broken hearts’ – England coach Anthony Barry on verge of tears in incredible half-time World Cup interview

EMOTIONAL Anthony Barry claimed England played with “broken hearts” in their third-place play-off demolition of France. It follows the Three Lions’ crushing late defeat to Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta. Anthony Barry gave an emotional half-time interview Credit: BBC Barry, 40, gushed over his side’s first-half efforts Credit: ITV Anthony Gordon had put them 1-0 up but Lionel Messi teed up two late goals to turn things around as Thomas Tuchel’s ultra-defensive strategy blew up in his face. Tuchel’s No2 Barry seemed choked up as he gave his half-time TV interview during Saturday’s bronze-medal clash in Miami, at which point England were cruising 4-0. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Barry said: “Have to be honest, there’s so much frustration. “I’m a little bit emotional, I can’t find the words about how proud I am of those players. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP “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. Most read in Football WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS England produced a scintillating first 45 minutes Credit: AP “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.” Comment now