WC 2022 – Wales 0-3 England: Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden star to arrange Senegal final 16 and knock out Rob Web page’s facet

Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden capitalized on their beginning roles to assist England get rid of Wales from the World Cup with a 3-0 win that additionally secured high spot in Group B and arrange a last-16 tie in opposition to Senegal.

England boss Gareth Southgate had been grilled because the disappointing goalless draw in opposition to the USA about Foden’s lack of enjoying time within the match to date and the Manchester Metropolis ahead confirmed what he can deliver to this stage early within the second half.

First he received a free-kick, which was brilliantly transformed by Rashford (50), then he headed in on the again submit (51) moments later to set his nation on the right track for a supremely comfy win within the first all-British World Cup finals conflict .

Rashford had already scored within the opener in opposition to Iran and underlined his personal high quality type together with his glorious second (68), choosing up a ball excessive from sub Kalvin Phillips earlier than slicing into his marker and firing via the legs of Danny Ward. He had the Wales keeper climbing at his close to submit quickly after as he regarded for a hat-trick and now seems to be a sure starter when England play Senegal on Sunday evening.

Wales, needing a win and a helpful outcome within the second group stage to proceed their first World Cup journey since 1958, did properly to restrict their opponents within the first half however by no means actually threatened to drag off the upset required. Their first shot got here in first-half stoppage time and solely a deflected long-range effort from Kieffer Moore bought Jordan Pickford to work within the England objective.

Gareth Bale managed simply seven touches within the first 45 minutes and was compelled off with a hamstring damage at half-time in what may change into his final main match look for his nation. He insisted afterwards that he hoped to proceed however his subsequent step can be a key speaking level as Wales replicate on a powerful efficiency to achieve Qatar but additionally backside of the group and a primary main match the place they’ve did not win a recreation.

For England, nonetheless, the knockout levels await, and Southgate can be inspired by his facet’s power in depth, with Kyle Walker and Phillips getting key minutes on their return from damage, and Foden and Rashford illustrating the vary of attacking choices at his disposal.

How England received the Battle of Britain in Qatar

Rashford, approaching for Raheem Sterling, ought to have put England forward with simply 10 minutes on the clock when Harry Kane slipped an outstanding move for him to run onto however Ward was fast to the sting of his space and browse the chip to chest away the ahead’s effort .

Foden then shot extensive as England’s contemporary assault began to fireplace, however well-organised Wales put the brakes on that momentum and virtually 20 minutes later an virtually comical finish to a Harry Maguire marauding into the field summed up his facet’s frustrations, together with his shot flying extensive for a throw-in.

Neco Williams had earlier taken a success, clearing a Rashford drive, and was ultimately compelled off after 35 minutes – and from there England rallied in direction of half-time, with their greatest transfer of the opening interval when Jude Bellingham swung Jordan Henderson’s move to Walker earlier than hitting the return move for Foden to shoot over.

Rashford mishandled an overhead and failed to select Bellingham on the finish of a counter-attack earlier than Joe Allen lastly unleashed Wales’ first shot of the half deep into stoppage time. However the half-time withdrawal of the injured Bale was a significant setback for Wales and England – who had been under their greatest till then – began.

Inside a few minutes of the restart, a wonderful dribble from Foden – who had swapped flanks with Rashford – earned a free-kick on the sting of the penalty space. Rashford stepped up and hammered the ball into the keeper’s nook, with Ward ready for the shot over his wall.

Seconds later, one became two, with Foden himself getting on the act and slotting in on the again submit after Rashford’s strain on Ben Davies allowed Kane to skim the ball throughout the six-yard field.

A deflected shot from Moore momentarily wrong-footed Pickford, however the keeper recovered properly to make his solely save of the sport and Rashford’s second quickly ended the competition – and Wales’ fading hopes.

Phillips, making his first look in Qatar, lifted a move to ship Rashford into area and after he turned inside Connor Roberts, his rasping shot flew via the legs of Ward. It was England’s a hundredth objective in a World Cup last and strikes Rashford as much as joint high of this version’s scoring charts.

The Manchester United ahead may simply have added one other to go clear in these rankings earlier than he was suspended and Bellingham compelled a crisp cease from Ward earlier than John Stones in some way angled over from six yards within the dying moments as England watched out to hammer residence their dominance of a flagging Wales facet.

It was a painful evening for the Welsh, who additionally misplaced Davies and Allen to damage – however England can now look forward, optimistic about one other huge match underneath Southgate.

Southgate: Rashford has been actually spectacular

England supervisor Gareth Southgate to the BBC: “I believed we actually managed the sport within the first half however we did not create many clear probabilities. So we wished to have a bit extra energy and menace within the last third and play ahead a bit faster.

“Within the second half, as soon as we bought the 2 targets, we knew their spirit had most likely gone, it has been a troublesome match for them. I believed we saved our self-discipline and high quality till the tip.

“It is nice for Marcus Rashford, he is been coaching rather well. I’ve to say, he is been actually spectacular since he got here again with us. He may have had a hat-trick could not he? And the free-kick is what he’s. succesful, it is really an unimaginable strike.

“For a second I believed each Foden and Rash have been quiet within the first half, we determined to change wings, and I believed it may give them the chance to go on the skin and in addition the possibility to come back in and so they responded rather well, so for each of them to get the targets is improbable.”

Sida: The trouble was distinctive, I could not be extra proud

Wales boss Rob Web page instructed the BBC: “It is very powerful to take. Within the first half we have been excellent, the hassle the gamers placed on the ball was distinctive. We may have been a bit higher on the ball, however I will not say a nasty phrase about these gamers, they gave every thing at the moment .

“I do not wish to speak about unfavourable issues, the boys put in a change. We’re dissatisfied to go away the match but when we’ll exit that is the best way to exit, our efficiency within the first half was glorious.

“5 minutes earlier than half time [Gareth Bale] felt his hamstring. Joe Allen threw every thing at it in his first 90 minutes for ages. Ben Davies needed to retire with an damage. It was an enormous effort from the entire group. Getting right here is a large achievement. I could not be extra happy with them.”

Evaluation: England impress however the actual enterprise begins now

Sky Sports activities Information Rob Dorsett in Qatar:

“It was spectacular from England, and particularly their supervisor.

“Southgate shuffled his pack, and the 2 huge calls – bringing in Foden and Rashford – paid off. Each have been excellent and deserved the three targets they bought.

“A completely skilled efficiency, which may have been much more profitable within the targets column. England high the group, and they’ll play Senegal with renewed conviction – the conviction that was so evident after the defeat in opposition to Iran.

“Nevertheless, the actual enterprise begins now, and it was additionally noticeable that there have been no wild celebrations from the England gamers.

“They anticipated to win Group B, and so they know they are going to be judged on what occurs within the upcoming matches in Qatar.”

What does the outcome imply?

England’s win has arrange a final 16 tie in opposition to Senegal on Sunday 4 December, kick-off 7pm.

Wales’ defeat, together with the USA’s win over Iran, means they finish their marketing campaign backside of Group B with one level from their three matches.