Senegal defeated England 3-1 in a friendly match held in Nottingham, creating history as the first African team to beat England.

 

England kicked off to a strong start, with Harry Kane scoring in the 7th minute after receiving a pass from Walker. The goal marked Kane's 73rd in international football. 

 

Senegal, however, quickly bounced back with confidence and energy.

 

Ismaila Sarr scored the equaliser just before halftime, shifting the momentum. In the second half, Habib Diarra put Senegal ahead in the 62nd minute. Cheikh Sabaly then added a third goal during stoppage time, sealing a memorable win.

 

England came close to scoring again when Jude Bellingham found the net, but the goal was ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Bellingham reacted emotionally to the decision and chased the referee in protest.

 

Senegal displayed strong defensive discipline, denying England many scoring opportunities. Their strategy and teamwork allowed them to maintain control throughout the match.

 

The result marked Thomas Tuchel's first defeat as England's head coach. Critics have suggested that he must now quickly address the team's weaknesses.

 

Harry Kane reflected on the performance, saying, "There was a lack of preparation and coordination in the team. We didn't find the right team capacity, and the aggressive style we used to have was missing."

 

Tuchel added, "The team was quiet and gave away easy goals," but remained optimistic, saying, "This was a learning experience."