England set up a World Cup last-16 against Senegal with a 3-0 win over Wales, thanks to Marcus Rashford’s double and a Phil Foden strike.
After a dour first-half, Rashford fired England in front five minutes after the break with a superb direct free-kick, won by Foden, and the Manchester City winger doubled the lead a minute later with a back-post finish from Harry Kane’s cross.
Rashford wrapped up a comfortable win by cutting inside from the right and firing through the legs of Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward, whose side were eliminated with a whimper.
Dan Kilpatrick was at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium to rate the England players...
Jordan Pickford 6
Largely untroubled aside from a smart reaction save to keep out Kieffer Moore’s deflected effort.
Kyle Walker 7
Looked sharp in his first appearance in Qatar after groin surgery. His fitness gives Gareth Southgate the option to switch to a back three against Senegal or in a potential quarter-final vs France.
John Stones 6
Used the ball well in another composed display and kept it tight at the back during a late Wales push.
Harry Maguire 7
Drove forward and sprayed some lovely diagonals in another encouraging outting in Qatar. Not really examined defensively but stood up well to towering forward Moore.
Luke Shaw 6
Put in a couple of dangerous crosses in the first half and was completely untroubled by Gareth Bale, who was replaced at half-time after just seven touches.
Declan Rice 6
Put in a shift in a solid in the middle of the park before being given a rest for the final half-hour.
Jordan Henderson 6
An extra midfielder wasn’t really needed for this kind of game but his leadership qualities are always a plus for England.
Jude Bellingham 7
Another impressive performance in a more advanced role. Physically imposing for such a young player but equally full of clever touches too.
Phil Foden 8
Justified the clamour and his selection with a decisive display. Won the freekick for Rashford’s first goal and finished off Kane’s cross to double England’s lead. Hard to drop now.
Marcus Rashford 9
Scored a superb direct freekick and a fine run and finish. Also made England’s second goal by winning the ball back from Ben Davies. Surely must keep his place vs Senegal.
Harry Kane 7
Still yet to score but got another assist with a super cross for Foden. Also set up an early chance for Rashford with a smart through ball. Given a much-needed rest for final 33 minutes.
Subs
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Walker 56’) 6
Linked up well with Rashford and then Foden down the right flank, but the game had lost his intensity by the time Southgate made changes.
Kalvin Phillips (Rice 56’) 7
Made Rashford’s second goal with a great pass over the top in a reminder of what he offers.
Callum Wilson (Kane 56’) 7
Unselfishly played in Rashford and Bellingham for shooting chances in a lively appearance.
Kieran Trippier (Shaw 64’) 6
Kept it simple at left-back, allowing Shaw a breather.
Jack Grealish (Rashford 75’) 6
Not enough time to make a real impression in a game which was already won.
