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.
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Optimistic England fans during the first half against France in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Happy faces before kick off
England fans before kick off in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Happy faces before kick off
Jarrath Cush, Josh Strain, Ryan Ralph, Aaron Ralph - England fans before kick off at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Happy faces before kick off
Moses Milner, Grace Nicole, Simon Ridgewell in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea before kick off. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Happy faces before kick off
Devon Summerfield, Amelie Ayres, Justine Lamare before kick off at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Optimism during the first half
Leanne Thomas, Ciara Blake, Jon Wilkinson, Mary Irvine and Karla Price during the first half of England vs France at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Packing the pub
Toby Price, Joshua Grainger, Alex Turtill and Ben Rutherford during the first half of England vs France in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
. Supporting England
England fans during the first half at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
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Optimistic England fans during the first half against France in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
2. Happy faces before kick off
England fans before kick off in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
3. Happy faces before kick off
Jarrath Cush, Josh Strain, Ryan Ralph, Aaron Ralph - England fans before kick off at the Leopold Tavern in Southsea. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark
4. Happy faces before kick off
Moses Milner, Grace Nicole, Simon Ridgewell in the Leopold Tavern in Southsea before kick off. Picture: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew PJ Clark