England vs Senegal LIVE: Thomas Tuchel’s side fail to impress again as Senegal seal historic win
England 1-3 Senegal: Another drab display saw Tuchel’s winning start as England boss come to an end
Thomas Tuchel’s winning start as England manager came to a crushing end as Senegal sealed a shock victory to become the first African side to beat the Three Lions.
Harry Kane gave the hosts an early lead but were pegged back before half-time, with Ismaila Sarr catching Kyle Walker napping to bring parity.
England failed to pick up the pace after the break and were punished by Habib Diarra as Tuchel’s defence was opened up far too easily, with the midfielder slotting through Henderson to send the away end into raptures.
Jude Bellingham then had a late equaliser ruled out by referee Stephanie Rappart for handball before England’s fate was sealed in stoppage time, with Cheikh Sabaly finishing off a lightning counter to condemn Tuchel to his first defeat in the England dugout.
Follow all the build-up and minute-by-minute action ahead of the international friendly:
England 1-1 Senegal
48 mins: Former Liverpool and Blackburn troublemaker El Hadji Diouf is in the crowd - and according to commentary, the now Senegal national team advisor had some “choice words” for referee Rappart at half-time.
As pleasant as ever.
BACK UNDERWAY! England 1-1 Senegal
And we’re off again!
No changes at half-time - to the surprise of some, Tuchel has opted to keep the already-booked Walker on the field.
Roy Keane gives brutal assessment of Kyle Walker's part in Senegal goal
“I think he’s been lazy. I know he’s had a difficult few months, but for a vastly experienced player like him, he can’t be making mistakes like that,” said Keane on ITV1.
Now 35, Walker’s days as a England starter could - or probably should - be numbered.
Senegal deservedly on terms with England at the break
HALF-TIME! England 1-1 Senegal
More work for Tuchel to do at half-time.
Senegal started the better side but it was England who led for much of the half, with Harry Kane putting the Three Lions in front on seven minutes.
However, persistent pressure from the visitors paid off when Ismaila Sarr caught Kyle Walker napping to equalise five minutes before the break.
England 1-1 Senegal
45+2 mins: Harry Kane gets away from Camara, and looks to drive forward... but there goes the whistle!
England 1-1 Senegal
44 mins: After being responsible for Senegal’s equaliser, Walker has just been booked. Not the end to the half the 35-year-old would have been hoping for.
Senegal snatch 'deserved' equaliser
Senegal deserve their equaliser. Or, to put it another way, England don't deserve to be ahead.
Senegal have had more passing moves, carved out a few decent chances and posed problems for the England defence.
Trevoh Chalobah has been the best of the back four so far while Dean Henderson had to make a couple of excellent saves in the first quarter of an hour.
GOAL! England 1-1 Senegal (Sarr, 40')
Senegal catch England napping!
It’s brilliant from Jackson, who keeps chase on the ball over the top and manages to keep it in on the byline.
Hooking it backwards, a sprinting Sarr catches Walker out to reach the ball first and fire home.
It’s really poor from the Man City right-back, who has to be more aware. ThomasTuchel’s England have been breached.
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