ENGLAND secured qualification for the last-16 with victory over Wales in their final game of the group stages.
The Three Lions were keen to finish the group stage in style and a fine performance from Marcus Rashford saw them come out on top in their clash against Wales.
The Manchester United star netted twice, with Phil Foden also getting on the scoresheet to send England through.
And Gareth Southgate’s men already know who they are playing in the last-16 in Qatar.
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Who could England play next?
From before the tournament began, England knew that they would play one of the teams from Group A if they were to make it into the next round.
With the Netherlands beating Qatar 2-0 and Senegal coming out 2-1 victors over Ecuador, England have learned their opponents.
Victory over Wales saw Southgate’s side come out as group winners in Group B, meaning they take on the second-placed team from Group A.
And this is AFCON Champions Senegal, who secured qualification for the knockout round at the expense of Ecuador.
Kalidou Koulibaly netted a winner in the second-half to see them progress, and England will have to be on top form if they are to come out on top against Aliou Cisse’s side.
When will England next play?
- England will come up against Senegal on Sunday, December 4.
- The game will kick-off from 7pm UK time.
- The Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar will play host to the fixture.
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Last 16 fixture dates
Last 16
Saturday, December 3
- Match 49: Netherlands vs USA (3pm)
- Match 50: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D (7pm)
Sunday, December 4
- Match 52: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C (3pm)
- Match 51: England vs Senegal (7pm)
Monday, December 5
- Match 53: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F (3pm)
- Match 54: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H (7pm)
Tuesday, December 6
- Match 55: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E (3pm)
- Match 56: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G (7pm)
Quarter-finals
Friday, December 9
- Match 58: Winners of Match 53 vs Winners of Match 54 (3pm)
- Match 57: Winners of Match 49 vs Winners of Match 50 (7pm)
Saturday, December 10
- Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs Winners of Match 56 (3pm)
- Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs Winners of Match 52 (7pm)
Semi-finals
Tuesday, December 13
- Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs Winners of Match 58 (7pm)
Wednesday, December 14
- Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
- Third/Fourth place play-off
Saturday, December 17
- Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)
Final
Sunday, December 18
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- Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)
What are the most important dates for the World Cup?
- The group stages got underway on Sunday, November 20.
- Round of 16 will be on December 3 – December 6.
- Quarter-final stages begin on December 9 – December 10.
- Semi-finals are taking place on December 13 – December 14.
- The World Cup final will be participated on Sunday, December 18.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
