World Cup 2022: Nigerian-born player scores as England sends the Teranga Lions packing

English nationwide staff ahead of Nigerian descent secured England’s win in opposition to Senegal.

Within the spherical of 16 of the 2022 World Cup, Bukayo Saka, who has opted to signify the Three Lions, scored, serving to Gareth Southgate’s staff overcome the present African champions.

Recall how the British squad placed on a robust efficiency in opposition to Allio Cisse’s facet on Sunday night time, showcasing their offensive firepower in a transparent victory.

When his staff overcame Senegal 3 objectives to nil at Al Bayt Stadium, Southgate determined to carry again Arsenal’s quantity seven, Saka, caught with Foden and neglected Marcus Rashford regardless of his two objectives in opposition to Wales.

The primary two objectives of the sport had been scored earlier, earlier than halftime, when Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was arrange for the primary purpose by Borussia Dortmund striker Jude Bellingham’s beautiful cross within the thirty eighth minute.

After the interval, the attacker and Phil Foden had an amazing build-up that helped Captain Harry Kane to attain his first World Cup purpose.

The Ogun native sealed the victory within the 57th minute by beating Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy with an excellent flip after amassing an excellent feed from Manchester Metropolis ahead.

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On Saturday, within the World Cup quarterfinals, England will face France, who additionally overcame Poland with three objectives to 1.