England Send Wales Home As They Qualified Into Last 16

Wales had two options: beat England and hope Iran and the United States drew, or go for the more unlikely outcome of a four-goal victory at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory needed to top Group B and ensure Wales’ elimination from the tournament following a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign.

Wales had two options: beat England and hope Iran and the United States drew, or go for the more unlikely outcome of a four-goal victory at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

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England, who will face Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday , ensured that neither scenario was ever a serious possibility by dominating throughout and taking full control after an uneventful first 45 minutes.

Wales manager Rob Page made the audacious decision to replace Gareth Bale at halftime, despite the fact that the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous performance, but any hope of the shock tactic working was dashed when England scored twice within six minutes of the restart.

After 50 minutes, Marcus Rashford fired a free-kick past Danny Ward after Ethan Ampadu fouled Phil Foden, and the Manchester City midfielder marked his return to England’s team moments later by turning in Harry Kane’s cross at the far post.

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Wales were demoralised and outclassed, knowing they were on their way back from Qatar, and Rashford added his second in the 68th minute, with a large slice of assistance from Wales keeper Ward.

England leads Group B with seven points, two points ahead of the United States, which beat Iran 1-0 in their rematch to set up a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands.

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