England vs Wales live: Rogers, Watkins and Saka blow visitors away in superb Wembley win
Bragging rights are on the line as Wales make the trip across the border to face the Three Lions
England blew Wales away in a supreme first half at Wembley as the two sides met for the Alzheimer’s Society International friendly.
The Three Lions wanted to maintain their team spirit and momentum from their previous camp, and they started the game perfectly with Morgan Rogers netting the opening goal just three minutes into the match. A corner did the damage, and Marc Guehi kept the ball in play at the byline before pulling it back to Rogers who swept it home.
Seven minutes separated the first and second goals with Ollie Watkins proving a suitable stand in for Harry Kane in the forward line. He drifted to the back post and met a square pass for the simplest of tap ins which gave England complete control.
Bukayo Saka then ensured the result was no longer in doubt with a blistering strike to the top corner after cutting in from the right and gave a reminded to Thomas Tuchel that he is still the best option on the right wing.
Wales were rattled but managed to respond strong in the second half. No further goals were conceded or scored yet their wait for a win at Wembley goes on. Relive all the updates from the game in our live blog below:
Bukayo Saka highlights Thomas Tuchel’s key change in England thrashing of Wales
The ball fizzed off the instep of Bukayo Saka and curled viciously into the top corner. England were three goals clear of Wales and a grin from the Arsenal man captured the ever-changing mood when it comes to representing Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions: Joy.
No longer a burden, or a feeling of being peeled away from club duty, Tuchel appears to have inspired an urgency and delight at the opportunity to represent the national team as he counts down the days count down to the 2026 World Cup. Inflicting a 3-0 defeat to their old enemy further emphasised a developing meritocracy, too, with club status no longer enough to seize a shirt. There was no starter from Chelsea, Liverpool or Man United for the first time since 1992.
Bukayo Saka highlights Thomas Tuchel’s key change in England thrashing of Wales
Thomas Tuchel lambasts ‘silent’ England fans after big win over Wales
Thomas Tuchel heavily criticised England’s fans, accusing the Wembley crowd of being “silent” during his side’s impressive 3-0 win over Wales.
A scintillating start to the friendly saw Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka all score in the opening 20 minutes as England blew their British rivals away with an attacking display of style and verve.
Thomas Tuchel lambasts ‘silent’ England fans after big win over Wales
Records for Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel is the third manager to win as many as six of his first seven games in charge of England after Glenn Hoddle (1996-1997) and Sven-Goran Eriksson (2001 - both also six).
Tuchel on Morgan Rogers
"He is what he is. He is a number 10 and he is competing for his place. He is in a good way.
"We are ready for any team effort. Serbia was the next example of teamwork. We created a lot of chances.
“We could use Harry all the time, but we need to play without Harry and Jude - the guys are injured. I think we played an excellent first half."
England vs Wales player ratings
England demolished Wales 3-0 at Wembley as they laid down another marker with the World Cup inching ever closer and extended a winning streak over their British rivals that stretches back to 1984.
Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka all scored in a scintillating opening 20 minutes that will have delighted England boss Thomas Tuchel as a number of squad players shone in the absence of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.
England player ratings v Wales: Rogers and Saka star in stunning attacking display
Reaction from Thomas Tuchel
The England boss said: "We had one and a half training days to prepare against a well-trained team and we did very well.
“We could have been 5-0 up at half-time. We couldn't score the fourth and fifth ones. The stadium was silent.
“We didn't get any energy back from the stands. We did everything to win.”
Pickford's record
Jordan Pickford becomes the first England goalkeeper to keep eight clean sheets in consecutive matches displacing Gordon Banks for the honour.
He made two key saves against Wales to ensure England didn’t concede.
Rogers on his first England goal
Morgan Rogers was asked where his first England goal ranks among the ones he’s scored in his career and he told ITV:
“Right at the top. It's a proud moment to do it at home too in a home nation derby. A dream come true.
"The quality of players we have with people here and not here, you can never be too comfortable, or else people will take your role."
More momentum for England
England blow Wales away
England blew Wales away in a supreme first half at Wembley as the two sides met for the Alzheimer’s Society International friendly.
The Three Lions wanted to maintain their team spirit and momentum from their previous camp, and they started the game perfectly with Morgan Rogers netting the opening goal just three minutes into the match. A corner did the damage, and Marc Guehi kept the ball in play at the byline before pulling it back to Rogers who swept it home.
Seven minutes separated the first and second goals with Ollie Watkins proving a suitable stand in for Harry Kane in the forward line. He drifted to the back post and met a square pass for the simplest of tap ins which gave England complete control.
Bukayo Saka then ensured the result was no longer in doubt with a blistering strike to the top corner after cutting in from the right and gave a reminded to Thomas Tuchel that he is still the best option on the right wing.
Wales were rattled but managed to respond strong in the second half. No further goals were conceded or scored yet their wait for a win at Wembley goes on.
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