The direct Sarr swapped wings with Ndiaye early to attack England’s weaker right side, dovetailing nicely with overlapping full-back Diouf. With Kyle Walker too narrow and Bukayo Saka too high, Senegal manufactured constant two-on-ones.

Manager Thomas Tuchel says England should not panic after defeat by Senegal, but some former players have questioned the playing style and team spirit.

England and Senegal faced off in a men's teams international friendly match ahead of next year's World Cup which ended up being an exciting contest. In the end, it finished as an upset too.