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Freddie Keighley

England dump Wales out of World Cup and progress to last 16 - 5 talking points

Marcus Rashford was at the double and Phil Foden lived up to his billing as England surged into the World Cup last 16 and sent Wales home from Qatar.

The Dragons, who had a very slim chance of avoiding elimination ahead of kick-off, held out for over 45 minutes before the Three Lions hammered home the gulf in quality. Foden showed sparkling footwork to draw a foul 20 yards from goal and Manchester Derby rival Rashford rifled into the far top corner to put Gareth Southgate's side ahead.

Within two minutes, fan-favourite Foden doubled the lead with a tap-in from close range after fine work from Harry Kane. Rashford scored a sublime solo goal in the 68th minute to secure all three points and could have had a hat-trick, forcing Danny Ward into a good save, before he was taken off to rapturous applause.

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