
England cruised to a 3-0 victory over Wales at Wembley, with Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers, and Ollie Watkins all finding the net. Despite the dominant performance, manager Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with the lack of atmosphere from the home fans, highlighting the importance of crowd support.
England started the game aggressively, scoring three goals within the first 20 minutes. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring with his first senior England goal, followed by Ollie Watkins, who later suffered an injury scare after colliding with the post. Bukayo Saka sealed the win with a sensational strike, marking a strong return from injury.
Tuchel defended his squad selection, opting to rest key players like Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish. The decision allowed younger talents such as Rogers and Watkins to shine and showcase their potential ahead of next year’s World Cup. The victory also provided confidence ahead of England’s upcoming fixtures, including the critical World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
Wales, despite spirited efforts from 7,000 traveling fans, struggled defensively and were unable to contain England’s attacking prowess. The match highlighted both England’s growing cohesion under Tuchel and the gaps in Wales’ setup that the Three Lions exploited efficiently.
Tuchel praised his team’s tactical discipline and energy while emphasizing the importance of fan support, noting that England deserved more from the Wembley crowd. The win marked a continuation of England’s attacking form following a 5-0 victory over Serbia in their previous qualifier.
With the World Cup approaching, England look like a cohesive unit ready to challenge expectations, even as Tuchel reminds fans that building a team is as important as individual talent.