England’s knockout victory was cause for massive celebration, even national hysteria, but after beating Senegal last night, the country immediately focused on plans ahead.
England’s reward for a 3-0 victory over the African champions will be Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash with world champions France and their boy Kylian Mbappe.
Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jordan Henderson scored for the English side against the African champions in another goal scoring match for them.
England forward Phil Foden (R) celebrates with England midfielder Jude Bellingham (C) and England midfielder Declan Rice (L) after scoring his team’s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The celebration between Saka and Foden was great, that goal was delicious. The passing through the feet, the execution and the finish from Saka, it’s brilliant. Credit to all of them, I think in some ways Harry Kane who doesn’t flinch when he scores or doesn’t then falls down. He’s a good barometer of this squad and Gareth.
England booked a place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 win over African champions Senegal on Sunday night. While the scoreline appears comfortable, the early stages were far from it for the Three Lions.
It would be unfair to say that it is only the youngsters who are showing grit and struggle as it is in fact the rest of the team. We play it backwards slowly, it’s patience, it would never have happened 15 (or) 20 years ago. What Gareth has added to this team is calmness, composure, leadership, authority, they are winning games, making it look easier.
Two big chances were missed by Senegal and England made them pay as Jude Bellingham teed-up Jordan Henderson to open the scoring. On the stroke of half-time, their advantage was doubled as Harry Kane opened his account for the tournament to make the task easier.
The second half began and the lead extended through Bukayo Saka, who was found by Phil Foden with acres of space in the box. The win has now set England up for a clash with World Cup holders France on Saturday, December 10.