The world cup journey of the Senegalese national team has come to a conclusion after losing 3-0 to the Three Lions of England.
Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka confirmed the elimination of Senegal from the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar.
England will be facing the defending champions, France in what promises to be a mouthwatering quarter-final encounter.
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England’s next assignment at the world cup tournament is unlikely to be as straightforward, with Les Bleus and Kylian Mbappe lying in wait on Saturday.
A turgid opening half hour was notable only for the number of times England squandered possession in dangerous areas, with Senegal unable to make the most of their opportunities.
Boulaye Día saw a close-range shot hit John Stones – VAR ruling there was no case for a penalty – before Jordan Pickford was called upon to produce a brilliant stop to deny the Salernitana striker from 10 yards.
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England finally woke from their slumber and, from their first move of genuine quality, took the lead seven minutes before the break. Kane set Jude Bellingham free in the left channel and his low cross was turned in Henderson.
It could have been 2-0 three minutes later with a near-identical move, but this time from the right, Saka sliding it over for Kane who shot wastefully over the bar.
Gareth Southgate‘s men did double their advantage in first-half stoppage time, though. The impressive Bellingham won the ball on the edge of his own area and burst through midfield before picking out Foden on the left. Foden slid it over for Kane, who took one touch before slamming past Edouard Mendy.
England put the game beyond doubt 12 minutes into the second half. Kane’s pass was blocked, with Foden picking up the loose ball and playing a centre for Saka to cleverly lift the ball over Mendy.
