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ENGLAND’S heroes shared passionate embraces with their Wags after their stunning 3-0 victory against Senegal in their World Cup last-16 clash.Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash against France on Saturday.
Captain Harry Kane and wife Katie celebrate with his Man of the Match awardCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Kane then plants a smacker on his other halfCredit: Rex
Jordan Pickford shared a smooch with Megan after the matchCredit: PA
Conor Gallagher scored despite not getting any game time
Phil Foden enjoyed a hug as England cruise through to the quarter-finalsCredit: Rex
Jack Grealish’s sweetheart Sasha Attwood cheered on her manCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Walker’s wife Annie enjoyed a drink at the game
Jordan Pickford’s childhood sweetheart Megan Davison sported his yellow goalie kit in the crowd for his clean sheet.
Megan has travelled to Qatar to support her fella and she has been spotted in the stands at every match, as have many others.
Jack Grealish’s partner Sasha Attwood and Harry Maguire’s wife Fern Hawkins were also in attendance.
Eric Dier’s model fiance Anna Modler looked on nervously during the first part of the game.
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Pickford’s wife Megan watches on
Phil Foden Partner Rebecca Cooke (right)looks onCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Anna Modler seemed to wear Eric Dier’s shirt from the group stageCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Arsenal star Saka’s partner Tolami Benson smiles from the terracesCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Kyle Walker’s partner Annie Kilner finished off her drink – like many watching back at home – with the score still goalless at the time.
But Harry Kane’s wife Katie Goodland got the chance to see her man hit the back of the net.
The Spurs striker buried his chance to put Gareth Southgate’s team two goals up.
The Three Lions broke the deadlock on 38 minutes as Jordan Henderson lifted the country.
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Jude Bellingham worked it down the flank before squaring in the box for Henderson to slam home after a gut-busting run.
And things got even better in first-half injury-time when Kane smashed home his first goal of the tournament after a beautiful counter-attack.
Saka then added a third in the second period as partner Tolami Benson watched on.
Jack Grealish came off the bench shortly afterward much to his girlfriend’s pleasure.
Attwood is a model and other half of the popular Manchester City and England star.
The glamorous blonde is known for being involved with big fashion labels – but she’ll be taking some time out of her schedule to cheer on Grealish as he represents the Three Lions in Qatar.
England face France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Harry Maguire’s partner Fern Hawkins (right) finding her seat before the game
Kane’s partner sported the No9 shirt as he found the back of the netCredit: Rex
Modler looks shocked as Senegal nearly take the leadCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
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FOOTBALL fans were very critical of the number of empty seats at England vs Senegal.Large sections of the Al Bayt Stadium were left empty for the World Cup Round of 16 clash.
Large sections of the Al Bayt Stadium were empty for England vs SenegalCredit: AFP
Fans were not impressed at the match failing to attract a sell-out crowdCredit: Reuters
Several World Cup games have had thousands of empty seatsCredit: AFP
The ground took a while to fill prior to kick off and seats remained vacant well after kick-off.
One dismayed fan took to Twitter to say: “So many empty seats for last 16 games of a World Cup game, shambles.”
Another added: “The empty seats at big games between countries with large followings doesn’t look like successful hosting to me.”
And a third said: “Empty seats everywhere 🤢.”

And those who failed to turn up missed as England masterclass as goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka sealed a 3-0 win against Senegal.
Southgate’s troops face France in the quarter-finals.
It is not the first time large sections of empty seats have been spotted at World Cup games.
The World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador suffered from a lack of interest, with thousands of Qataris leaving at half-time with their side 2-0 down.
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Yet the stadium announcer revealed the attendance was 67, 372, despite the Al Bayt Stadium only holding 60,000.
And the official attendance for England’s win over Senegal in the same arena was bizarrely given as 65,985.
The Three Lions breezed to a 3-0 win over the African champions thanks to goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.
It means Gareth Southgate’s side have set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with reigning world champions France.
The first four games of the tournament all had official attendance figures higher than the capacity of the stadia in which they were held.
Fan were left baffled when the England vs Iran attendance was announced as 45,334 in a 40,000 capacity ground.
More questions began to be asked when it was claimed Senegal vs Netherlands had an attendance of 41,721 – again in a 40,000 seat stadium.
To make matters worse at the end of USA vs Wales, where empty seats were clearly visible on TV, an attendance of 43,418 was given. More

FRANCE boss Didier Deschamps was RAGING with defender Jules Kounde after he was forced to remove a GOLD NECKLACE during their 3-1 win over Poland.The 24-year-old began the match with the jewellery on and it was visible to those watching on TV, with many flagging it on social media.
Jules Kounde’s chain was removed towards the end of the first halfCredit: Reuters
The French defender had gotten away with wearing it for 42 minutesCredit: Reuters
But the officials did not pick up on it until just a few minutes before the end of the first half.
When it was eventually flagged to them in the 42nd minute, referee Valenzuela Saez ordered him to take it off.
The Barcelona man proceeded to do so with the help of one of the French coaching staff.
But France boss Deschamps was not happy with his player during the post-match press conference.
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When asked about the matter, he said: “He has no right. I don’t know what he has on his chain, I know that Jules has a bit of a superstition, he has it in training.
“I don’t know the meaning. I even told him – ‘You’re lucky you’re not in front of me, or else…’.
“The referee had told us that as soon as there was a stoppage in play… players are not allowed to wear a bracelet or a necklace. They’re not going to start wearing watches or sunglasses either.
“It’s not allowed. I thought he was taking it off but apparently that wasn’t the case.”
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Kounde’s necklace removal came after a drab 40 minutes from France as Poland stifled them and had chances of their own.
But shortly before the break the reigning world champions did find a way through.
And it was a record-breaking goal to boot as Olivier Giroud became his country’s all-time top scorer.
The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea man now has an international tally of 52, one more than fellow former Gunners star Thierry Henry.
Kylian Mbappe then bagged a second half brace before Poland managed a consolation as Robert Lewandowski converted a late penalty.
France’s victory sealed their place in the last-eight of the World Cup for a third successive time.
If they do retain the trophy, they will become just the third team to do so after Italy and Brazil.
And they would be the first to do so since Pele and Co achieved the feat in 1962.
Deschamps men are scheduled to meet England in the quarter-finals if Gareth Southgate’s side can beat Senegal on Sunday evening. More

MAURICIO POCHETTINO branded Kylian Mbappe a “child” as he claimed the France superstar does not control Paris Saint-Germain.Mbappe starred in Les Bleus’ 3-0 win over Poland in the World Cup Round of 16, scoring twice to help France progress.
Mauricio Pochettino branded Kylian Mbappe a “child” after he scored twice against PolandCredit: Getty
Mbappe dominated on the left flank in France’s last-16 clash
The superstar has scored five goals at the Qatar World Cup
The 23-year-old is now the leading goalscorer at the tournament with five goals, and has taken his total World Cup tally to nine.
Pochettino, who managed Mbappe at PSG, praised the forward but also warned his immaturity makes it difficult for the 62-cap star to manage himself.
Asked if Mbappe has control of PSG, Pochettino replied: “For me, it’s not true.
“He’s 23 and already won the World Cup. He’s an amazing talent, but the problem is sometimes you need to manage yourself.
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“We are talking about one of the top three, top five best players in the world and it’s not easy for him to manage himself because he’s not mature enough, he’s still a child.
“But I think he’s doing well and sometimes people talk too much but it’s not like this.”
Pochettino also believes Mbappe can be stopped in Qatar and tipped England to do exactly that if they meet France in the quarter-final.
Asked if he believes England can stop the likes of Mbappe and Messi, Pochettino said: “Yes, of course.
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“Yesterday I saw a very good performance from the defensive line and the whole team, I think they played really well.
“I think they beat Wales in a very difficult game, so of course they can cope.
“All the players involved in the national team are playing for big clubs, fighting for the Champions League and Premier League.
“So I’m confident England can beat any team.” More