Despite starting the match against Senegal poorly, England are now in full swing.
The Three Lions looked a bit nervous during the opening stages of Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16 quarterfinal against Senegal, but after two quick first-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane, the team by Gareth Southgate came to life.
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Having come out of the tunnel in the second half leading 2-0, fans would have been forgiven for fearing their country would take its foot off the gas.
However, that hasn’t happened with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka sweeping home Phil Foden’s cross just before the hour mark.
And there are three!! ?
Bukayo Saka’s third goal of the competition marks England’s 12th as the Three Lions move one step closer to a quarter-final tie with France! ???????#ITVFútbol | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/gWh8sLaHDo
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 4, 2022
At the time of writing, England are winning 3-0 and after France defeated Poland 3-1 earlier in the day, a big European quarter-final match between the Three Lions and Les Bleus is now expected.