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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter at the City Ground

England booed off again after Senegal humbling but Tuchel insists ‘no need to panic’

Thomas Tuchel reacts during England's defeat against Senegal
Thomas Tuchel shows his frustration during England’s defeat against Senegal. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images

Thomas Tuchel insisted England should not panic over their World Cup prospects despite being humbled 3-1 by Senegal one year and one day before the tournament starts.

Tuchel suffered the first defeat of his reign at the City Ground and ­England their first loss to ­African opposition in 22 matches as ­Senegal ran out deserving 3-1 winners. Jude Bellingham had a goal controversially disallowed at 2-1 but, after the laboured win against Andorra in World Cup qualifying on Saturday, there was no disguising the paucity of England’s latest performance under their ­German coach. England were booed off for the second game in succession.

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