SENEGAL BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN TEAM TO BEAT ENGLAND WITH A 3-1 WIN IN FRIENDLY

Senegal stunned England 3-1 in a friendly match at Nottingham, handing the Three Lions their first loss under Thomas Tuchel. England struggled despite an early goal from captain Harry Kane. They conceded three back-to-back goals after that.

England suffered a 1-3 defeat against Senegal, losing their first game against an African team. Image: Reuters

NOTTINGHAM: Senegal became the first African team to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.

Senegal stretched their unbeaten streak to 24 games, while England’s loss, which included a disallowed late goal from Jude Bellingham for a handball in the build-up, was their first defeat in four games under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

- Reuters