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Video: Meunier gets Belgium off and running early

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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 14: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 3rd Place Playoff match between Belgium and England at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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A sliding finish from the Paris Saint-Germain man has given the Red Devils the lead over England after just four minutes.

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Belgium conducted a attacker to perfection when Romelu Lukaku found Nacer Chadli down the left wing following an England turnover.

Chadli’s cross into the run of Thomas Meunier was also timely, with the Paris Saint-Germain player sliding in to push the ball past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for the 1-0 lead.