Match report

England Defeats Wales 3-0 in World Cup Clash

Wales
Wales
0–3
FT
England
England
Nov 29, 2022

England demonstrated their dominance by defeating Wales 3-0 in a crucial World Cup encounter. Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden were the standout performers for England, scoring two goals each within the first five minutes of the second half. Despite early substitutions due to injuries and yellow cards received by Daniel James and Aaron Ramsey, Wales struggled to find their rhythm against England's relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Wales 0-3 England
  • • Goals: Marcus Rashford (2), Phil Foden
  • • Yellow Cards: Daniel James, Aaron Ramsey (Wales)
  • • Substitutions: Gareth Bale, Chris Roberts off; Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker on for England

Lineups

Wales

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Ward (G)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 5 C. Mepham (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (M)
  • 4 B. Davies (D)
  • 10 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 15 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 7 J. Allen (M)
  • 11 G. Bale (M)
  • 13 K. Moore (F)
  • 20 D. James (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Roberts
  • 9 B. Johnson
  • 16 J. Morrell
  • 8 H. Wilson
  • 25 R. Colwill
  • 18 J. Williams
  • 24 B. Cabango
  • 19 M. Harris
  • 26 M. Smith
  • 17 T. Lockyer
  • 23 D. Levitt
  • 22 S. Thomas
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 2 C. Gunter

England

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 H. Maguire (M)
  • 3 L. Shaw (D)
  • 8 J. Henderson (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (D)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 20 P. Foden (F)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 11 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 14 K. Phillips
  • 24 C. Wilson
  • 12 K. Trippier
  • 7 J. Grealish
  • 10 R. Sterling
  • 25 J. Maddison
  • 13 N. Pope
  • 16 C. Coady
  • 26 C. Gallagher
  • 17 B. Saka
  • 23 A. Ramsdale
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 19 M. Mount

Timeline

  1. Wales
    29' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel James

    Foul

  2. Wales
    36' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Williams · On: C. Roberts
  3. Wales
    46' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gareth Bale · On: B. Johnson
  4. England
    50' England Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford
  5. England
    51' England Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: H. Kane
  6. England
    57' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walker · On: T. Alexander-Arnold
  7. England
    58' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Declan Rice · On: K. Phillips
  8. England
    58' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Kane · On: C. Wilson
  9. Wales
    59' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Davies · On: J. Morrell
  10. Wales
    61' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ramsey

    Foul

  11. England
    65' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Shaw · On: K. Trippier
  12. England
    68' England Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rashford · Assist: K. Phillips
  13. England
    76' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rashford · On: J. Grealish
  14. Wales
    77' Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Daniel James · On: H. Wilson
  15. Wales
    81' Wales subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joe Allen · On: R. Colwill

Match Stats

Stat Wales England
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 18
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 329 594
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 1 7
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 257 525
Shots Inside Box 1 14
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ England's early goal by Marcus Rashford in the 50th minute set the tone and morale high.
  • ▸ Phil Foden’s goal just a minute later in the 51st minute effectively sealed Wales' fate, giving England an unassailable lead.