Senegal defeated England 3 to 1 in a friendly match held at the City Ground in Nottingham, handing manager Thomas Tuchel his first loss in charge of the Three Lions. England initially took the lead early in the match, but their lack of sharpness and energy—similar to their recent performance against Andorra—allowed Senegal to take control.
The equalizer came just before halftime, assisted by Nicolas Jackson, who delivered one of his standout performances in recent months. Jackson remained influential throughout the second half as Senegal added two more goals to secure a strong win. Although the scoreline may have slightly flattered Senegal, it accurately reflected England’s continued struggles in building momentum and cohesion.
This marks the first time England has conceded under Tuchel, who was managing his fourth game in charge. The team’s form under his leadership is now under increased scrutiny, especially with key tournaments approaching.
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Trevoh Chalobah made his senior international debut, starting next to his Chelsea teammate Levi Colwill. Several former Chelsea players also featured in the match. Conor Gallagher played for England, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy started for Senegal. Noni Madueke came off the bench and appeared to score from a late corner, but the goal was disallowed due to a handball. Reece James and Cole Palmer did not take part.
Senegal continues to impress on the international stage, maintaining an unbeaten streak in regulation time that stretches back nearly two years, dating to their last loss at the Africa Cup of Nations, which came only via penalty shootout.
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