Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka all netted as England swatted Senegal aside and booked a World Cup quarter-final date with France.
England looked jittery until Henderson swept in Jude Bellingham's centre just before half-time for his first goal since the Merseyside derby on December 1 last year - and his first for the Three Lions since November 2021.
And then with the last kick of the first half, a devilish counter-attack saw the brilliant Bellingham feed Phil Foden, who put Kane in to thump past Edouard Mendy.
Kane forced Mendy into a palm stinger as his mojo returned after a goalless, but assist-filled, group stage. Bukayo Saka reclaimed his place in the starting XI at Marcus Rashford's expense and added a third when he dinked Foden's low cross in.
Mirror Football's John Cross and Simon Mullock were at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar and kept a close eye on England and Senegal players. Here is how they rated the Three Lions and the Lions of Teranga...
ENGLAND (4-3-3) - John Cross
Jordan Pickford 8
His sensational one-handed save at 0-0 to deny Senegal was a game changer.
Kyle Walker 7
Given some tough moments by Sarr but his pace is so important for this defence.
John Stones 8
Looked composed and strong, he’s looked silky smooth and in control in Qatar.
Harry Maguire 7
First dodgy spell in this World Cup with a couple of misplaced passes but came through.
Luke Shaw 7
Another excellent performance from one of the first names on the team sheet.
Declan Rice 7
Another good, solid performance as he shielded the defence to great effect.
Jordan Henderson 7
Huge moment for England when Henderson broke the deadlock. Excellent again.
Jude Bellingham 9
This will go down as a defining performance for a world class talent. Sensational.
Bukayo Saka 8
Brilliant finish for England’s third goal. His decision making is sensational. Terrific.
Harry Kane 8
He’s off the mark, up and running. Great finish and now we have lift off.
Phil Foden 8
Two assists and showed exactly why he is such an incredible young talent.
Substitutes
Grealish, for Foden, 65, 7
Rashford, for Saka, 65, 7
Dier, for Stones, 77 mins
Mount, for Bellingham, 77 mins
Trippier, Pope, Phillips, Coady, Alexander-Arnold, Ramsdale, Wilson, Maddison, Gallagher
SENEGAL (4-2-3-1) - Simon Mullock
EDOUARD MENDY 5
The Chelsea keeper has had a poor World Cup but given little hope by England’s finishing.
YOUSSOUF SABALY 5
Exposed by Bellingham’s power, pace and vision for England’s second goal from Kane.
KALIDOU KOULIBALY 4
Slow and sluggish - especially when Bellingham burst past him to set-up Henderson. Booked.
ABDOU DIALLO 5
Aggressive approach with Kane but couldn’t handle the England skipper’s movement when he scored.
ISMAIL JAKOBS 6
Kept a tight early reign on Saka but was slow to react when Foden set up the Arsenal youngster for No 3.
PATHE CISS 4
Loose with the ball and found it tough to impose himself on the contest.
NAMPLYS MENDY 5
Leicester ’s midfielder was overpowered by Henderson in the opening exchanges - and didn’t improve afterwards.
KREPIN DIATTA 4
Struggled to come to terms with the pace and flow of the game. Subbed at half-time.
ILIMAN NDIAYE 6
The Sheffield United forward caused England some problems and was unlucky to be subbed at the break.
ISMAILA SARR 6
Watford fans will have been surprised to see him blaze a great first-half chance over from close range.
BOULAYE DIA 6
Early sight of goal before Maguire’s intervention and forced Pickford into an excellent save. Subbed.
Substitutions
PAPE SARR (Diatta 46): 5.
PAPA GUEYE (Ciss 46): 5.
BAMBA DIENG (Ndiaye 46): 5.
FAMARA DIEDHIOU (72): 5.
Referee : Ivan Barton 6
Man of the match: Jude Bellingham
The best young midfield talent in European football. Bar none.
