Impressive victory :Phil Foden proves he can deliver

England made an emphatic 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday night to stamp their authority in their round of 16.  The Three lions earned two wins in three matches with a draw  against USA in between.  The equally proved to be a high scoring side hauling in goals in the first match against Iran and again in the match against Wales were

Rashford and Foden enjoyed cruise control. A brace from Rashford and one from Foden was just enough another goal would have seen the Three Lions spell wales with goals.

Wales needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory margin at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

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England, who now face Senegal in the last 16, ensured neither scenario was ever a serious consideration as they dominated throughout and took full control after an uneventful first 45 minutes.

Wales manager Rob Page took the bold decision to substitute Gareth Bale at half-time, although the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous display, but any hope the shock tactic would work was wiped out as England scored twice within six minutes of the restart.

England and Southgate have achieved their first priority of qualifying for the last 16 while topping their group, two strong wins against Iran and Wales coming either side of that dismal USA showing.