DOHA-England top the group after an ultimately comfortable victory over Wales. Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden scored the goals, having been brought into the side tonight, and England will now play Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday evening.
Wales’ Ben Davies, left, and England’s Marcus Rashford battle for the ball. (Photo by Abbie Parr/AP). Wales manager Rob Page was forced to replace Gareth Bale at half-time because of an injury, although the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous display.
And any hope of Wales qualifying for the last 16 was wiped out as England scored twice within six minutes of the restart.
Rashford fired a free-kick past Danny Ward following Ethan Ampadu's foul on Phil Foden after 50 minutes, with the Manchester City midfielder then marking his return to England's team moments later by turning in Harry Kane's cross at the far post.
Wales were demoralised and outclassed as they knew they were on the way home from Qatar and Rashford added his second in the 68th minute, with a large slice of help from Wales keeper Ward, in for suspended Wayne Hennessey after his red card against Iran, who allowed a fierce shot to slip through his legs.
England top Group B with seven points, two points ahead of the United States who set up a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands by beating Iran 1-0 in their grudge match, while Wales finished bottom of the table with a point. (Agencies)