'Mendy is a criminal' - Reactions as Saka and Foden make Africa cry, England beat Senegal to set up France quarterfinal clash

England recorded a 3-0 victory against the Teranga Lions of Senegal in a 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 fixture played on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

England controlled the game with no threat to the Senegal defense going forward in the opening exchanges.

The Three Lions would go in front through a swift counter-attacking move as Jordan Henderson converted a cutback by Jude Bellingham in the 38th minute.

Just before the halftime break, England doubled their advantage as Captain Harry Kane bagged his first goal of the tournament assisted by Phil Foden.

Foden found Bukayo Saka to score the third for England early in the second half as they held on for the win.

The victory against Senegal now sets up a quarterfinal clash between two of the tournament favorites England and France.