Southgate hails Rashford showing as England secure WC last 16 spot
Gareth Southgate has heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after he fired England into the World Cup last 16 following his brace in their 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday.
Gareth Southgate has heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after he fired England into the World Cup last 16 following his brace in their 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday.
England, Netherlands, United States and Senegal have all booked their places in the World Cup last 16 after clinching victories in their final group stage fixtures on Tuesday.
England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.
England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.
England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start after they cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Germany and Spain will clash at this year's World Cup after Friday's draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.
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Spain and Portugal both secured progression to the knockout stages despite failing to win their final Group B World Cup fixtures.
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says his side’s third World Cup group game is not a case of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Iran as he warned his players of the tough contest awaiting them.
Dani Carvajal described Iran’s tactics as ‘disloyal’ even though Spain recorded their first World Cup win.