At 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time on October 9th, an international friendly match took place at Wembley Stadium in London, England, between England and Wales. Rogers scored his first A-League goal three minutes into the match, followed by two goals from Watkins and Saka, helping England to a 3-0 home victory over Wales. Rogers also had a shot that hit the woodwork, and center-back Gueye provided two assists.
In this match, England captain Kane was on the bench, with Rice wearing the captain's armband. Saka led the starting lineup, with Watkins playing as the lone striker. For Wales, captain Ramsey was out due to injury, so Davies captained the team, making his 99th appearance for the European Red Dragons. Williams was making his 50th A-League appearance, with Moore leading the attack. In the 2nd minute, Gordon received a pass from a teammate and shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but Welsh goalkeeper Darlow saved it.
In the 3rd minute, England got off to a dream start. Rice sent in a cross from the left corner, which Guey headed past a teammate and then dribbled back from the right side of the penalty area. Rogers slotted home his first A-League goal, 1-0!
In the 11th minute, England extended their lead. Rice sent in a cross from the left corner, and Watkins' shot from inside the penalty area was blocked by a defender. Rogers then lobbed a cross from the right side of the box, which Guey headed in. Watkins's shot found the net from close range, making it 2-0! Watkins scored his sixth A-League goal.
In the 13th minute, Watkins assisted a pass from Saka, whose shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked by a defender and went wide. In the 16th minute, Konsa made a short pass, and Rogers turned and shot low from the right side of the penalty spot, but it was saved by Welsh goalkeeper Darlow. In the 20th minute, Konsa assisted a pass from Saka, who fired a shot from the right side of the penalty area into the far corner, giving England a 3-0 lead. Saka scored his 13th A-League goal, becoming the Arsenal player with the most goals for England.
In the 27th minute, Williams was given a yellow card for bringing down Gordon. In the 28th minute, Rice's free kick from the edge of the penalty area went slightly over the crossbar. In the 34th minute, Gueye was given a yellow card for a foul on Moore. In the 40th minute, Anderson passed the ball, and Watkins' shot from the left side of the six-yard box went over the crossbar. In the 43rd minute, Brooks sent in a cross, and Williams' header was blocked by a defender. Wilson then attempted a long shot from outside the box, which went wide of the left post. A minute later, Brooks assisted Moore's shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked by a defender. Brooks then shot from the edge of the box, but it was also blocked by a defender. Ampadu also attempted a long shot, but it was also blocked by a defender. At the end of the first half, England led Wales 3-0.
At the start of the second half, England replaced Watkins with Rashford. In the 46th minute, Rashford, who had just come on as a substitute, assisted Spence's shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked by a defender. In the 52nd minute, Saka sent in a cross from the right corner, and Rodgers' shot from the front hit the crossbar. In the 56th minute, Williams sent in a cross, and Brooks' shot from inside the box was saved by England goalkeeper Pickford. Moore's follow-up header went just over the crossbar. In the 60th minute, Rodgers passed the ball, and Saka's shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked by a defender. In the 64th minute, Wales brought on James, Mepham, Sheen, and Pakio for Wilson, Davies, Ampadu, and Williams, respectively.
In the 70th minute, England brought on Loftus-Cheek, Henderson, White, and Bowen for Rice, Anderson, Rodgers, and Saka, respectively. In the 72nd minute, Spence received a yellow card for a foul on Pakio. In the 72nd minute, Brooks sent a cross, and Mepham's header was saved by England goalkeeper Pickford. Johnson then played a pass, and James' shot from inside the penalty area was blocked by a defender. In the 76th minute, Wales brought on Harris and Koumas for Moore and Johnson, respectively. In the 80th minute, England brought on Skelly for Stones. In the 81st minute, Bowen passed the ball, and Gordon's shot from the left side of the penalty area was blocked by a defender. A minute later, Skelly played a pass, and Gordon's shot from the left side of the penalty area went over the crossbar.
In the 84th minute, Brooks' corner kick was caught by a defender, and then Rodon's header went wide of the left post. England ultimately defeated Wales 3-0 at home.
Starting lineups:
- England (4-2-3-1): 1-Pickford / 2-Konsa, 5-Stones (80 minutes, 3-Skelly), 6-Guay, 14-Spence / 21-Anderson (70 minutes, 8-Henderson), 4-Rice (70 minutes, 18-Cheek) / 7-Saka (70 minutes, 20-Bowen), 15-Rodgers (70 minutes, 16-White), 17-Gordon / 19-Watkins (46 minutes, 11-Rashford)
- Wales (4-2-3-1): 1-Dallow / 15-Da Silva, 4-Davis (64 minutes, 2-Maipam), 6-Roton, 3-Williams (64 minutes, 24-Pakio) / 10-Callum, 5-Ampadu (64 minutes) 22-Sheen) / 7-Brooks, 8-Wilson (64 minutes 17-James), 11-Johnson (76 minutes 9-Kumas) / 13-Moore (76 minutes 18-Harris)