Bukayo Saka scored a stunning goal as England cruised to a 3-0 friendly victory over Wales at Wembley on Thursday. Thomas Tuchel's decision to rest stars like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden paid off as the Three Lions raced into a three-goal lead within 20 minutes.
Morgan Rogers opened his England account after just 130 seconds, converting from close range after Marc Guehi kept a corner alive. Ollie Watkins doubled the lead in the 11th minute, controlling a cross from Rogers before prodding home at the far post. Saka then capped a dominant first half with a curling effort into the top corner from inside the box.
Watkins was forced off at half-time after colliding with a post while attempting to add a fourth goal. Marcus Rashford replaced him. Wales improved after the break, with Jordan Pickford making fine saves to deny David Brooks and Chris Mepham, but England held firm to secure their eighth successive victory over their neighbours.
The match also featured a poignant pre-kick-off moment as players walked out alongside fans with dementia, part of a partnership between the Alzheimer's Society and the Football Association. Both teams removed names from their shirts in the second half to raise awareness for memory loss.
England now turn their attention to a World Cup qualifier in Latvia, while Wales face a crucial match against Belgium on Monday.
