England vs Wales: Best photos as Three Lions cruise to victory

England qualified top of the group as Marcus Rashford scored twice, but Wales crashed out

Charlotte Hodges
Tuesday 29 November 2022 16:33 EST
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England turned on the style to beat Wales and reach the knockout stages of the World Cup as group winners.

Marcus Rashford scored a sensational free-kick which was quickly followed up by Phil Foden adding a second at the back post.

Rashford then hit England’s third - moving the striker joint-top of the golden boot standings - as Wales suffered a sorry night.

They finished bottom of Group B and without a win, while England advance to play Senegal on Sunday in the last 16.

Here are the best photos from England’s win at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Wales players gather in a huddle as Gareth Bales gives a team talk ahead of the match
Wales players gather in a huddle as Gareth Bales gives a team talk ahead of the match (AFP/Getty)
Marcus Rashford in on goal
Marcus Rashford in on goal (Getty)
Danny Ward blocks Rashford’s shot
Danny Ward blocks Rashford’s shot (Reuters)
Harry Kane on the floor surrounded by Wales players
Harry Kane on the floor surrounded by Wales players (Getty)
Harry Maguire reacts
Harry Maguire reacts (Getty)
Phil Foden shoots at goal
Phil Foden shoots at goal (Reuters)
Rashford tries an overhead shot at goal
Rashford tries an overhead shot at goal (Reuters)
Neco Williams walks off the pitch as he is substituted after a head injury
Neco Williams walks off the pitch as he is substituted after a head injury (Getty)
Wales supporters cheer during the match
Wales supporters cheer during the match (AFP/Getty)
Danny Ward makes a save
Danny Ward makes a save (AFP/Getty)
Daniel James falls as he fights with the ball with Kyle Walker
Daniel James falls as he fights with the ball with Kyle Walker (AFP/Getty)
MP Stuart Andrew wears an ‘One Love’ armband and rainbow tie
MP Stuart Andrew wears an ‘One Love’ armband and rainbow tie (Getty)
Jordan Pickford dives at a Wales shot
Jordan Pickford dives at a Wales shot (AFP/Getty)
Rashford scores England’s first goal from a free kick
Rashford scores England’s first goal from a free kick (Reuters)
England fans celebrate after Rashford scored
England fans celebrate after Rashford scored (PA)
Rashford celebrates with team mates
Rashford celebrates with team mates (AP)
Foden scores England’s second goal
Foden scores England’s second goal (The FA/Getty)
Foden celebrates after scoring
Foden celebrates after scoring (Getty)
England fans celebrate with Foden
England fans celebrate with Foden (AP)
Gareth Southgate reacts as Jordan Henderson goes down
Gareth Southgate reacts as Jordan Henderson goes down (Reuters)
Danny Ward and Chris Mepham reacts after conceding a second goal
Danny Ward and Chris Mepham reacts after conceding a second goal (AFP/Getty)
Rashford scores England’s third
Rashford scores England’s third (Getty)
Rashford celebrates after scoring England’s third goal
Rashford celebrates after scoring England’s third goal (AP)
Aaron Ramsey of Wales reacts after England’s scored their third goal
Aaron Ramsey of Wales reacts after England’s scored their third goal (Getty)
Gareth Southgate hugs Marcus Rashford as he is substituted
Gareth Southgate hugs Marcus Rashford as he is substituted (PA)
Jude Bellingham shoots at goal
Jude Bellingham shoots at goal (Getty)
Pickford tries to organise the England players ahead of a Wales free kick
Pickford tries to organise the England players ahead of a Wales free kick (Reuters)
Connor Roberts rises to kick the ball
Connor Roberts rises to kick the ball (AP)
Bellingham comforts Ethan Ampadu after the match
Bellingham comforts Ethan Ampadu after the match (AFP/Getty)
Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham of England celebrate their 3-0 victory
Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham of England celebrate their 3-0 victory (Getty)
Bellingham and Jack Grealish celebrate after winning the match
Bellingham and Jack Grealish celebrate after winning the match (The FA/Getty)

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