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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:

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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

England 3-0 Wales: Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka struck in a one-sided win for the Three Lions at Wembley, with Thomas Tuchel inspiring fresh momentum on the road to the 2026 World Cup

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Jack Rathborn at Wembley9 October 2025 21:52