The Philadelphia Eagles ran the Washington Commanders ragged to win 55-23 and reach their second Super Bowl in three years.

Washington made a surprise run to the brink of their first Super Bowl since 1992 but their dream died as they could not cope with Philly’s devastating run game.

The Eagles came in to Sunday’s NFC Championship game as slight favourites to win Super Bowl 59 and took charge with this season’s rushing leader Saquon Barkley scoring twice in the first quarter.

Philly led 27-15 at half-time, before Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts finished with three rushing touchdowns apiece.

Barkley had 118 rushing yards as the Eagles claimed the highest-ever score in the Conference Championships.

A touchdown from Jayden Daniels, aiming to become the first rookie quarterback to reach a Super Bowl, helped Washington cut the score to 34-23 in the third quarter.

But the Commanders’ hopes were hindered by four turnovers, with Philly punishing each one with a touchdown.

The Eagles will make their fifth Super Bowl appearance in New Orleans on Sunday, 9 February, and it could be a rematch of two years ago, when they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs aim to continue their quest for a third straight Super Bowl win as they host the Buffalo Bills later in the AFC Championship game.

More to follow.