Thanking their biggest fans! Three Lions stars celebrate 3-0 home nations derby victory over Wales with their WAGS, friends and families as their attention turns to World Cup knockout showdown with Senegal
- The England squad kissed their wives and hugged their children after victory
- WAGs shared snaps of the encounters on social media before heading for meal
- Gareth Southgate’s squad have the day off today and will play Senegal Sunday
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England’s Lions were pictured celebrating with their WAGs and families last night following their resounding 3-0 victory against Wales at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Gareth Southgate’s men were beaming as they kissed their partners and hugged their children after advancing to the knockout stages, which will see them first clash with Senegal on Sunday.
The squad all have the day off today after they finally broke the deadlock of the first half with a stunning freekick goal from Marcus Rashford – immediately followed by a second from Phil Foden, before Rashford added a third just ten minutes later.
After the final whistle, the Dragons slayers were seen mingling with family and friends in the stands before heading for a posh meal out.
Jack Grealish poses for a picture with his girlfriend Sasha Rebecca following his team’s victory against Wales
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford beams with his wife Megan following his victory against Wales for England
Beaming model Sasha Attwood reunited with boyfriend Jack Grealish while captain Harry Kane – who is yet to score at this tournament – and his wife Katie were spotted sharing a sweet catch up pitch side.
Elsewhere, Luke Shaw had a kiss planted on him by his long-term partner Anouska Santos.
Mason Mount was also delighted to get up to the stands after the match to greet his family, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and his wife Megan got together for a sweet selfie.
After the game Marcus celebrated his two goals by having a kiss with his fiancée Lucia Loi while Kalvin Phillips had a warm embrace with girlfriend Ashleigh Behan among the crowds.
Another WAG present at the match was Aaron Ramsdale’s fiancée Georgina Irwin, who also gave her partner a sweet smooch following the clash.
‘Special night’: Marcus Rashford with his partner Lucia Loi following England’s victory on Tuesday night
‘Thumbs up for last 16’: Harry Maguire mingled with WAGs and families of the England squad following his team’s win on Tuesday night
‘Daddy’s Three Lions’: Kyle Walker was all smiles as he posed for a snap with his three sons in adorable matching outfits
‘So proud of you’: Kalvin Phillips’ girlfriend shares a picture of their sweet encounter following his team’s thumping of Wales in Qatar
‘It’s been too long’: Conor Gallagher and his partner Aine May Kennedy are reunited in the stands on Tuesday night
The squad and their families went for a meal after their victory against Wales, with some of the WAGs sharing photos from the restaurant
Conor Coady’s wife Amie shares adorable snap of their son during England’s victory dinner in Qatar on Tuesday night
Conor Coady’s wife Amie (left) takes a selfie with his brother’s girlfriend as they cheer on England against Wales
Declan Rice shares a selfie with Jack Grealish in the changing rooms to his BeReal social media account
‘He’s been waving down his dad for ages’: Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian shares a sweet video of their son from the stands
Kyle Walker was all smiles as he posed for a snap with his three sons in adorable matching outfits, while Kalvin Phillips’ girlfriend wrote ‘so proud of you’ on Instagram as she shared a picture of their sweet encounter in the stands.
During the match, Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian shared an adorable video of their son waving to daddy on the pitch.
After reuniting in the stands, some of the squad and their families enjoyed a walk around Qatar before heading to dinner.
WAGs shared photos of their plates on social media alongside the stadium passes of their respective football-playing partners.
Hug: Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips had a warm embrace with girlfriend Ashleigh Behan after the match
Cuddles: Mason Mount was also delighted to get up to the stands after the match to greet his family and gave his niece Poppy a cuddle
Support system: England’s Bukayo Saka with his partner Tolami Benson after the match during the FIFA World Cup
Smooch! Luke Shaw had a kiss planted on him by his long-term partner Anouska Santos after England’s mighty win
Kisses: Georgina Irwin (left) with fiancé, England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale following the FIFA World Cup Group B match
Reunited after the match: Harry Kane and his wife Katie were spotted sharing a sweet catch up pitch side at Al Rayyan’s Ahmed bin Ali Stadium after England’s 3-0 defeat of Wales
All smiles: Beaming WAG Sasha Attwood reunited with her footballer beau Jack Grealish as the Three Lions mingled with their partners and family after sailing to a 3-0 victory against Wales in the Qatar World Cup on Tuesday night
Rashford kisses his partner Lucia Loi as England’s players greeter their families following the match
Rashford sits with his girlfriend Ms Loi and gives a thumbs up after his brace helped England reach the last 16
The celebrations came after Marcus Rashford revealed the emotional reasoning behind the celebration for his first goal in England’s 3-0 victory over Wales.
It was a memorable night for the Manchester United forward who scored twice to ensure England took top spot in Group B and advance to the last-16.
After scoring his first goal, Rashford dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky in what was a poignant celebration for the man-of-the-match’s friend, Garfield Hayward, who died two days before the game after a long battle with cancer.
During his post-match interview, he said: ‘Unfortunately I lost one of my friends a couple of days ago.
‘He’s had quite a long battle with cancer, so I’m pleased I managed to score for him.
‘He’s always been a big supporter of mine. He was just a great person and I’m pleased he came into my life, really.’
Rashford was brought into the starting eleven for the first time in Qatar and has given Gareth Southgate a selection headache going into their last-16 clash with Senegal on Sunday.
‘It’s been a challenge for him,’ said the England manager, who was unaware that Rashford’s friend had died in the build-up to the game.
‘I went and saw him in the summer, had a long chat with him and he had some clear ideas on things that he felt he needed to think about and to do.
After celebrating with his team-mates he dropped to his knees and pointed towards the sky
After scoring his first goal, Rashford dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky in what was a poignant celebration
England manager Gareth Southgate embraces Rashford as the pair leave the pitch at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Rashford dedicated the goal to a friend who has recently died after a long battle with cancer
‘He could have had a hat-trick, really, with the chance in the first half and then the one at the near post towards the end.
‘But great for him and because it’s great for him it’s great for us.’
After a quiet opening half, England stepped up a gear in the second with Rashford scoring a stunning free-kick to give the Three Lions the lead.
Man City star Phil Foden doubled the lead before Rashford added a third for the Three Lions – having also scored as a substitute in the 6-2 victory over Iran.
Rashford took to Twitter after the game to post his second goal celebration, as he jumped for joy, surrounded by his England teammates, alongside the captain: ‘Last 16 here we come.’
Rashford has given Gareth Southgate a selection headache after only bringing in the Man United star for the Wales game after he started on the bench in the prior two games
The Manchester United forward poses with the Budweiser Player of the Match following his brace
The 25-year-old after the game told the BBC: ‘It’s obviously a great feeling. We were disappointed as a team after the last game, we could have played a lot better.
‘The only way to bounce back is to play better in your next game.
‘Moments like this, this is what I play football for. I am really happy today to be going into the next round of the tournament, because I have massive ambition for this team and I think we can go a lot further.’
Speaking of his free-kick goal which opened the scoring and eventually sparked England’s victory, Rashford said: ‘I fancied one in the first half, but the one in the second was in a better position.
‘Then it’s being calm and executing what you do in training.’
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