England beat Senegal 3-0 to qualify to face France in quarter-finals: World Cup live updates and reaction – Reuters

Jude Bellingham also spoke to ITV in the UK: “The first 35 minutes were tough. They were really compact, energetic, athletic. They entered the flanks several times, and it was one of those games where we had to score the first goal. We knew we would be in a good position.

“The goal was really well done. (Jordan Henderson) put in a brilliant performance today. I see some of the garbage that has been said about him playing. Frankly, that’s ridiculous. He’s so underrated technically, and he played a big game again with a huge goal, so I think it’s time he got some respect.

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Phil Foden also spoke to ITV in the UK after the win: “We are all abuzz with the result. We’re going to party tonight, but it’s knockout football, so we’ll have to recover tomorrow and think about our next opponent, who’s going to be really tough.

“Senegal is a great team. They would cause problems for the big teams. They were very physical. But it’s all about buying time and trying to figure out where the space was.

“I’ve always talked about taking my club’s form to international level, and tonight was probably my best game against England, so I’m really happy.

“France looks the strongest in the competition. Everywhere you look they have talent. But we will support each other in the day. We are confident.

“I don’t want to brag too much about Jude Bellingham because he’s still young, but he’s one of the most gifted players I’ve ever seen. I don’t see any weakness in his game. He has everything, and he’s going to be the best midfielder in the world, that’s for sure.

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Maybe for his next trick he will imitate Ronaldo’s famous haircut!

Kane spoke to ITV in the UK after the win: “Really delighted. Knockout matches are never easy. We showed great maturity throughout the tournament. It’s 3-0 against a very good team.

“Their mentality was top from the start, and we took a chance when they arrived. We feel good. We have good runners and good players. We are solid behind. Three clean sheets in a row is really important .

“We have a great mix of youth and experience. Another victory by KO. It was a very good night.

“We will enjoy this one, but our focus is on France. It will be a very difficult match, they are defending champions, it will be a good battle. We will recover well and prepare for the game.

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The match was only the second time Senegal had conceded three goals in a World Cup match, following their 3-3 draw against Uruguay in the 2002 group stage.

Today is Senegal’s heaviest defeat in a major tournament.

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England reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the 10th time.

They did it exactly twice under five different managers:

• Walter Winterbottom (1954 and 1962)
• Alf Ramsey (1966 and 1970)
• Bobby Robson (1986 and 1990)
• Sven Goran Eriksson (2002 and 2006)
• Gareth Southgate (2018 and 2022)

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Here you can see how hard Luke Shaw pushed on the pitch compared to Kyle Walker.

Bellingham’s contribution to the top three is also evident:

It’s the first time Kyle Walker has played a full game since the last day of August, when Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 6-0 in the Premier League.

More minutes in the tank will be seen as a good thing by Gareth Southgate when it comes to his favorite starting right-back.

Walker will need to be at his best against Kylian Mbappe and France on Saturday. What a battle this is going to be. I’ve already got it.

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After a nervous first half hour, it was finally a comfortable victory for England.

They advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face defending champions France on Saturday.

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Four minutes are added.

Rashford almost adds a fourth goal at the end of a looping cross from Shaw. It’s England’s first shot since their last goal in the 57th minute.

I still find it remarkable that England have reached this stage without taking a single booking at this tournament.

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Jakobs comes out, replaced by Ballo.

Both teams have now made all five subs.

Hey, it’s me and I’m still thinking about Sadio Mane. It’s something I did a lot watching Senegal play at this World Cup.

You just feel that this Senegalese team would have had such a different dynamic with him in the team. You would certainly have feared a lot more for the England defenders with Mane running towards them with his endless energy and dazzling skills, that’s for sure.

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Kalvin Phillips makes his second appearance in this tournament, replacing Jordan Henderson.

England are out of substitutions – a surprise that Kane is playing the full 90 minutes when they are in such a comfortable position.

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80′ England 3-0 Senegal

Rashford crosses for Kane from the right wing, and the striker is inches away from putting his boot on the end. That’s nearly a fourth for England and a second for Kane.