World Cup: England to play Senegal in the round of 16

England have now progressed to the round of 16 in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar and will now have to battle it out with Senegal.

The two countries are the first to be confirmed for the knockout tie in the tournament in Qatar.

The Teranga Lions made it to the round of 16 thanks to a 2-1 win over Ecuador in the first set of fixtures played on Tuesday.

Ismaila Sarr’s penalty gave Senegal the lead, before Moises Caicedo levelled for the South Americans.

Senegal captain and Chelsea’s defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s volley then sealed the win.

The Three Lions also qualified after thrashing Wales 3-0 in the late kick-offs.

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, scored twice either side of a Phil Foden goal to give Gareth Southgate’s men the victory.