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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Senegal scouting report before their World Cup last-16 game with England

Kalidou Koulibaly slides on his knees to celebrate after scoring Senegal’s winning goal against Ecuador.
Kalidou Koulibaly slides on his knees to celebrate after scoring Senegal’s winning goal against Ecuador. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters

Senegal’s victory against Ecuador on Tuesday ensured the Teranga Lions have reached the knockout stages of a World Cup for the second time after their stunning debut appearance in 2002.

The coach, Aliou Cissé, was captain of the team that made history with their run to the quarter-finals 20 years ago and will fancy his chances of matching that achievement against England in the last 16 on Saturday despite the absence of his injured Sadio Mané and the suspended midfielder Idrissa Gueye. Bristling with self‑belief after a historic first Africa Cup of Nations triumph in February, Senegal will provide England with their stiffest test so far in Qatar.

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