England Dominate Wales in Wembley Friendly!
Thomas Tuchel's England side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wales in an international friendly held at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night. The match showcased England's attacking prowess, particularly in the first half, leaving Welsh fans disappointed.
Despite criticism surrounding Tuchel's squad selection, with notable absentees like Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish, England delivered a dominant performance. Tuchel aimed to build upon the team's impressive win against Serbia in September, and they certainly achieved that against their neighbours.
The first 20 minutes saw England unleash a relentless attacking display. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring early, followed by Ollie Watkins tapping in a second goal. Bukayo Saka then added a stunning third with a well-placed curler. This rapid-fire scoring blitz marked England's quickest to a 3-0 lead in nearly four decades.
Wales struggled to contain England's attacking threats and now face a crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium on Monday. England, on the other hand, will travel to Latvia for their next fixture on Tuesday. The match served as a valuable opportunity for England to fine-tune their squad and build momentum ahead of upcoming competitive matches.
Key Moments:
- Morgan Rogers' early goal set the tone.
- Ollie Watkins' tap-in extended the lead.
- Bukayo Saka's stunning curler sealed the victory.
England Player Ratings:
- Pickford (7), Konsa (7), Stones (7), Guehi (7), Spence (7), Anderson (7), Rice (7), Rogers (8), Saka (8), Watkins (7), Gordon (7).
Subs: Rashford (6), Henderson (6), Gibbs-White (6), Loftus-Cheek (6), Bowen.