England 3–0 Wales | Rogers, Watkins & Saka Shine at Wembley
England delivered a dominant display at Wembley on Thursday night, cruising to a 3–0 win over Wales in an international friendly match.
⚽ Quick Recap
It took just three minutes for Morgan Rogers to open the scoring after a clever link-up play. Ollie Watkins doubled the lead in the 11th minute with a calm finish, and Bukayo Saka sealed the victory with a stunning strike in the 20th minute — marking his first game back from injury in style.
England’s fast start left Wales chasing shadows for much of the first half. The Three Lions then controlled possession and tempo, comfortably seeing out the win.
🧤 Pickford Sets Record
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford kept another clean sheet — his eighth consecutive for England — breaking a long-standing national record and earning praise from head coach Thomas Tuchel for his consistency and leadership.
🌟 Standout Performers
Morgan Rogers: Man of the Match performance — 1 goal, 1 assist, and constant creativity in attack.
Bukayo Saka: Scored a beauty to make it 13 goals for England, becoming Arsenal’s highest-ever goalscorer for the national team.
Ollie Watkins: Proved clinical in front of goal in Harry Kane’s absence.
🏟️ Match Details
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Competition: International Friendly
Final Score: England 3–0 Wales
Goals: Rogers (3’), Watkins (11’), Saka (20’)
🔊 Manager Reaction
Tuchel praised his side’s “energy and composure” and hinted at more squad rotations ahead of next week’s fixtures. “We started with purpose, pressed well, and finished the game early. It’s a step in the right direction,” he said.
📊 Summary
England looked sharp and confident from start to finish, sending a strong signal ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
