ENGLAND sealed their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup with a thumping win over Wales.
And Manchester United man Marcus Rashford proved to be the star of the show.
The 25-year-old bagged a second-half brace to become the tournament’s joint top goalscorer along with Kylian Mbappe, Enner Valencia and Cody Gakpo.
Manchester City ace Phil Foden struck two minutes after Rashford’s first to make sure of the victory and seal top spot for Gareth Southgate’s troops.
The Three Lions’ mauling of the puffed-out Dragons saw them top Group B with seven points to their names.
And it’s teed up a clash with Group A runners-up Senegal on Sunday evening.
ENGLAND RATINGS
JORDAN PICKFORD – 6
A first-half spectator apart from playing keep-ball with his centre backs.
Coped well with Maguire deflecting Kieffer Moore’s effort, but that was about it.
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KYLE WALKER – 6
Decent return. Combative and prepared to be enterprising, stepping up into midfield or putting in crosses. Understandably ran out of gas and went off before the hour.
JOHN STONES – 6
Cope easily with Wales’ so-called attack yet not quite as effective on the ball and missed a great late chance. Looks in good nick, but tougher nights are ahead.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 6
Lost the odd aerial duel to Kieffer Moore but with no impact and was otherwise effective. Attempted some long diagonals to vary England’s game.
LUKE SHAW – 6
Untroubled in defence. May feel he should have done better from his set-pieces and crossing opportunities. Did enough to keep his place.
JORDAN HENDERSON – 5
Unfairly criticised before, but gave the doubters some more ammunition. Tried his heart out as ever but very little that he did came off.
DECLAN RICE – 7
Had a much easier time than against USA and gave England a platform to build from. Given a well-earned rest once the game was won.
PHIL FODEN – 8
After slow start, England’s most wanted justified his selection and then some. Dangerous off both flanks and took his goal neatly. Hard to leave out now.
JUDE BELLINGHAM – 7
Not a Rolls Royce as against Iran, but purred nicely along in a less flashy supporting role, especially in the second half as England went up a gear.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 9 STAR MAN
Faded in first half after an early chance was saved. But turned his and England’s night around with a fabulous opener, stole the ball for a second, and scored third.
HARRY KANE – 7
Created an early chance and teed up Foden superbly for the quickfire second goal. Still looked a bit leggy so no surprise to see him go off to save energy for knockouts.
SUBSTITUTES
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD (for Walker, 58mins) – 6
Neat and tidy first appearance of the tournament.
KALVIN PHILLIPS (for Rice, 58mins) – 7
Impressive comeback, good pass to set up third
CALLUM WILSON (for Kane, 58mins) – 6
Energetic and played nice and high.
KIERAN TRIPPIER (for Shaw, 65mins)
Did the necessary, showed he can be a left-sided option.
JACK GREALISH (for Rashford, 76mins) – 6
Kept possession well to close out the game.
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