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Gareth Southgate admits his England World Cup 2018 stars ran out of steam after Belgium loss

England's Eric Dier and Harry Kane look dejected. [Photo/Reuters]

Proud boss Gareth Southgate admitted his stars were shot to pieces as they limped out of the World Cup.

England were beaten 2-0 by Belgium in the play-off for third place – their second defeat of the tournament by Roberto Martinez' stars and third in total.

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