Marcus Rashford’s outstanding free-kick against Wales tonight is the first at a World Cup since Kieran Trippier’s memorable finish in 2018.
The Manchester United forward scored a brace to secure England’s progress to the round of 16. They will face Senegal on Sunday December 4 after finishing in first place in Group B.
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The last time a player scored a direct free-kick it also sent English fans into chaos, just as it did for Trippier in the semi-final four years ago. He opened the scoring in the fifth minute against Croatia and had the players and fans dreaming of a place in the final.
England’s chance at redemption
The Three Lions ultimately came up short in the second half after the Croats scored two unanswered England goals.
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They then reached the Euro 2020 final before narrowly missing out on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
This year provides the opportunity for Gareth Southgate’s men to go one step further and end 56 years of pain.
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