England 3-0 Senegal: England arrange quarter-final with France

England will meet France within the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday after a powerful demolition of Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium.

Jude Bellingham was England’s star man, organising the primary aim for Jordan Henderson with an ideal cross after 38 minutes then having a hand within the second on the stroke of half-time, combining with Phil Foden as captain Harry Kane powered dwelling his first of the event.

It left Kane only one behind Wayne Rooney’s all-time report of 53 England objectives and he now has the right stage right here in Qatar to jot down a recent web page within the historical past books.

Foden was the creator as soon as extra as England wrapped the sport up within the 57th minute, crossing for Bukayo Saka to point out nice consciousness and contact to flick a fragile end previous Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

It capped the right evening for supervisor Southgate, who opted to revive Saka and hold religion with Foden, leaving out Marcus Rashford regardless of his two objectives within the win over Wales. Raheem Sterling was not thought-about after a break-in at his household dwelling and can now return to England.

England’s World Cup taking form

England took some time to maneuver by way of the gears in opposition to Senegal however after they clicked they confirmed a stage of creation that offers them actual edge and makes them real contenders for this World Cup.

The early worries got here when Senegal tried to show Harry Maguire’s lack of tempo, which they did twice and might be famous by France and Kylian Mbappe, however as soon as Bellingham exerted his authority over the midfield England have been in a position to take management and cruise to victory.

Borussia Dortmund’s 19-year-old has already had an impressive World Cup however he now has energy and manufacturing on the largest stage so as to add to his popularity.

Bellingham is the identikit trendy midfield participant and the style by which he mixed with Foden for England’s second aim, accomplished by a rousing end from Kane, was a glimpse right into a golden future.

Foden has additionally grown into this World Cup, having scored in opposition to Wales and creating two objectives right here. England’s midfield and assault is taking form with good timing for what would be the sternest of checks in opposition to France and the peerless Mbappe.

Henderson and Declan Rice enable Bellingham to flourish whereas Saka as soon as once more confirmed his maturity and risk from the extensive positions together with Foden.

Kane is the cell spearhead up entrance and it’s a good signal for England that he’s now on the aim path and chasing Rooney’s report. He often must play his means into main tournaments, as at Euro 2020, and Southgate could have been delighted to see how emphatically he completed the prospect he obtained for the second aim.

Pickford’s very important contribution

Pickford has had little to do on this World Cup however when referred to as into motion he made a significant intervention in opposition to Senegal that paved the way in which for England to get their act collectively and win with ease.

England have been struggling in defence within the opening part, with Dia lacking one huge likelihood earlier than he was offered with one other that wanted Pickford to make a powerful one-handed cease from his angled shot.

Senegal have been quickly behind and England had the momentum which they by no means threatened to relinquish, Southgate’s aspect closing out the win with loads to spare following an uneventful second half.

Pickford’s place within the England aspect has often been questioned from outdoors however by no means by Southgate, who has complete religion in a participant who has by no means let him down.