Senegal Make History with Stunning 3-1 Win Over England
So, let's talk about what just happened—because this one’s going down in the books. England suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat to Senegal in what was supposed to be a routine international friendly at the City Ground. But it was anything but routine. For the first time ever, an African men’s side has beaten England, and let’s be honest—Senegal didn’t just beat them. They deserved it.
The game started well enough for England. Harry Kane put the Three Lions ahead early in the 7th minute, giving hope that this match might follow the usual script. But even then, there were signs that Senegal weren’t going to roll over. They looked sharp, disciplined, and more cohesive despite England’s early goal.
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By the time Ismaila Sarr slotted in the equaliser around the 40-minute mark, it already felt like Senegal had grown into the game. The pace, the pressing, the slick interplay—it was all there. England went into the half at 1-1, but it felt like Senegal had the upper hand.
Then came the second half, and things started to unravel for England. Diarra’s goal in the 62nd minute, a cool nutmeg finish past Henderson, gave Senegal the lead. England tried to rally. Bellingham thought he’d equalised in the 84th minute, and the stadium roared—only for VAR to intervene and rule it out for a dubious handball. That decision really knocked the wind out of England’s sails.
To rub salt in the wound, Sabaly finished off a lightning-quick counterattack in stoppage time to make it 3-1. And that was that. A historic victory for Senegal, and a sobering night for England.
Tuchel, who made ten changes to the squad, said the team "felt frozen" and admitted the goals conceded were too soft. He was frustrated by the VAR decision, calling the multiple replays “against the sense of law.” Harry Kane also didn’t sugar-coat it—he admitted England weren’t good enough and that something just isn’t clicking.
Now sure, it’s just a friendly. But when you look at England’s form, the World Cup looming, and the pressure building, this result is more than just a blip. It’s a wake-up call. Senegal brought intensity, quality, and belief—and England, frankly, couldn’t match it.
What we saw was a team playing like they had something to prove—and another that looked like it was still searching for answers.
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