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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner at the City Ground

Cheikh Sabaly’s clincher condemns England to sobering defeat by Senegal

Senegal players celebrate Cheikh Sabaly’s late third goal
Senegal players celebrate Cheikh Sabaly’s late third goal as they became the first African team to beat the England men’s team. Photograph: Nigel French/Getty Images/Allstar

Thomas Tuchel wanted smiles. He wanted a response after the lacklustre performance against Andorra in Barcelona on Saturday, albeit in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win. What he got was another line to his brow, plenty to ponder as he begins what could be a long summer debrief. And more boos.

There was a bit of zip and personality from Tuchel’s team in the final 25 minutes of regulation time. He made attacking changes, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White – on his home ground – showing up. Eberechi Eze, who played from the start, was good. Morgan Rogers came on up front for Harry Kane, who had given England an early lead, and there was some pace and energy.

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