World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England in pictures

Rob Ellis
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Phil Foden netted England's second in their 3-0 victory over Wales
Phil Foden netted England's second in their 3-0 victory over Wales

England sealed top spot in Group B with a 3-0 victory over Wales, consigning the Dragons to World Cup elimination.

After a cagey first half with little goalmouth action, Three Lions forward Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock with a fine free-kick five minutes after the interval.

Manchester United attacker Rashford was one of four changes made to the starting line-up by boss Gareth Southgate, with Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson also included in the XI.

And it was Foden who doubled England's lead two minutes later, tapping home from Harry Kane's right-wing cross.

Despite then making four substitutions, including a chance to grant Kane a welcome rest, Southgate's side confirmed their domination when Rashford cut in from the right to slam the ball past Danny Ward for his second and England's third in the 68th minute.

Wales struggled for fluidity throughout the one-sided contest, losing Neco Williams to concussion after 36 minutes with skipper Gareth Bale also substituted at half-time.

Rob Page's men finish bottom of the group, with only one point from their three games, while the United States will join England in the last 16 thanks to their 1-0 win over Iran.

USA will face the Netherlands in their knockout clash on Saturday, while the Three Lions will take on Senegal on Sunday.

Scroll down through the pictures below to relive the best moments from the Group B encounter.

Wales duo Danny Ward and Gareth Bale were in full voice ahead of kick-off
Wales duo Danny Ward and Gareth Bale were in full voice ahead of kick-off
Respective captains Gareth Bale and Harry Kane greeted each other warmly
Respective captains Gareth Bale and Harry Kane greeted each other warmly
Marcus Rashford missed an early opportunity to break the deadlock
Marcus Rashford missed an early opportunity to break the deadlock
Wales defender Neco Williams was substituted due to concussion
Wales defender Neco Williams was substituted due to concussion
England forward Marcus Rashford attempted an audacious overhead kick
England forward Marcus Rashford attempted an audacious overhead kick
Gareth Bale was substituted at half-time
Gareth Bale was substituted at half-time
Marcus Rashford's stunning free-kick gave England the lead after 50 minutes
Marcus Rashford's stunning free-kick gave England the lead after 50 minutes
Phil Foden tapped in to double England's advantage two minutes later
Phil Foden tapped in to double England's advantage two minutes later
Harry Kane was substituted by Gareth Southgate in the 58th minute
Harry Kane was substituted by Gareth Southgate in the 58th minute
Marcus Rashford drove home his second goal after 68 minutes
Marcus Rashford drove home his second goal after 68 minutes
Wales midfielder Joe Allen came off injured in the closing stages
Wales midfielder Joe Allen came off injured in the closing stages
England manager Gareth Southgate applauded the fans after a good night's work for his team
England manager Gareth Southgate applauded the fans after a good night's work for his team
Wales' first World Cup in 64 years came to an end against England
Wales' first World Cup in 64 years came to an end against England

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