England 2-0 Senegal, World Cup 2022 Round of 16 LIVE: Second half begins; England in lead after Henderson, Kane goals; ENG v SEN updates

Howdy and welcome to Sportstar’s dwell protection of the FIFA World Cup Spherical of 16 conflict between England and Senegal, occurring on the Al Bayt stadium.

53’

Foden’s effort within the center to search out Bellingham contained in the field is in vein as Koulibaly intercepts.

50’

Gueye runs into the attacking half on the appropriate and tries for a cross however nobody is contained in the field. Pape Sarr lastly will get the ball and he makes an attempt an outrageous shot that goes nicely vast off the submit

47’

England carrying the primary half momentum. Kane produces a harmful run and goes into the six yard field however is unable to finish his cross as an interception halts the assault

45’ Substitutions for Senegal

OUT: Krepin Diatta, Iliman Ndiaye, Pathe Ciss IN: Pape Sarr, Cheik Deing, Pape Gueye

Half-time

England, within the preliminary 35 minutes of the half, performed a Spain-esque soccer of holding the vast majority of possession however not scoring any objectives to again it up. However then got here the Bellingham masterclass. He assisted Henderson in England’s first breakthrough and orchestrated the subsequent objective with a superb run within the center. An thrilling second half awaits!

45+3’

KANEEE!!!!! THE ENGLISH SKIPPER FINALLY GETS HIS GOAL!! Bellingham orchestrated the assault but once more. Good run from the quantity 22 and he finds Foden. The latter then places in a beautiful ball to discover a working Kane, who slots it proper within the heart of the web.

45’

Simply two added minutes

43’

Wasted alternative! Shaw intercepts a Senegal go and finds Bellingham. A one-two from them results in Shaw working contained in the field however he waits too lengthy and Mendy capitalises. The Chelsea keeper guides the ball away for a nook however nothing comes off it

41’

Probability for England but once more!! Saka does nicely on the appropriate to dribble previous Diallo and whip out a cross. All Kane needed to do was to information the ball into the web however the English captain squanders. That was his greatest probability to open his account this World Cup

39’

HENDERSONNN!!!! ENGLAND TAKES THE LEAD. Bellingham began the assault with a superb run. Sarr provides area for the Dortmund man and he captialises to place in a go to search out Henderson who finishes it coolly

37’

Jakobs takes the free kick and makes an attempt to search out somebody contained in the field however Walker heads it away

37’

Sarr on the left methods and strikes previous Walker. The Metropolis defender resorts to bringing Sarr down and will get fortunate to not get booked. Senegal will get a free kick and its a set piece alternative.

33’

Kane within the center places in a go to search out Saka however the ball bounces after a Senegal interception. Saka makes an attempt to reclaim it however Jakobs wins the problem in opposition to the Arsenal ahead.

32’

England claims handball in a harmful Senegalese assault. Referee ignores them and Sarr runs by means of and passes it to Dia contained in the field. The latter lashes out a shot however Pickford’s reflexes helps him to maintain the ball out

28’

The final 10 minutes or so has been the most efficient for Senegal. After letting England take management for the primary quarter-hour, Aliou Cisse’s males have taken a extra aggressive strategy.

23’

WHAT A CHANCE!! A miscue from Maguire goes straight to Diatta, whose by means of ball finds Ismaila Sarr contained in the field and he then passes to Dia. Pickford’s essential cease denies an try at objective.

22’

England’s domination continues. Southgate’s aspect now maintain a staggering 68 per cent posession in opposition to a struggling Senegal

20’

Nook for England. Foden takes it and places in an excellent cross. Stones will get there however he heads it vast

16’

Maguire steps up but once more. Diatta on the appropriate runs and places in a trhough ball to search out Ndiaye who then runs previous Walker however Maguire intercepts to clear the ball away

13’

Saka will get away from Jakobs as he receieves a brilliantlong ball on the appropriate flank. He modifies the course of play with a lofted lengthy ball of his personal and finds Kane on the left. The Tottenham man whips out a cross however not one of the White shirts are there to gather it. Cleared finally

Rising star

Jude Bellingham (19y 158d) is the second teenager to start out in a WorldCup knockout stage recreation for England, after Michael Owen (18y 198d) in opposition to Argentina in 1998. (By way of Opta)

9’

England continues to threaten. Bellingham on the appropriate blazes previous Koulibaly and runs deep into the flank. He then lashes out a looking out cross however nobody is there to obtain it

7’

Set piece state of affairs for England however Kane decides to maintain the ball low and finds Shaw. The latter then whips a lofted ball into the field which finds Rice. His first contact is sensible, controls the ball along with his chest and places in a cross however the ball is cleared away

6’

Pathe Ciss places in a rash deal with on Jude Bellingham and England wins a free kick. The Senegal defender is let off with a warning. Seconds later, Bellingham goes down but once more. This time its a taccle from Diatta and it’s yet one more free kick

4’

Magurie is available in clutch with a nicely timed deal with. Boulaye Dia appeared threatening as he raced previous a few gamers contained in the field. Maguire’s deal with helps Pickford seize the ball

3’

Jordan Henderson creates issues for the Senegalese protection on the appropriate however the ball is kicked out for an English throw. Kane receives it and finds Henderson close to the field. The Liverpool participant then makes an attempt a go in an effort to search out Rice contained in the field however the ball is cleared

Kick-off!

Iliman Ndiaye could have his first kick of the match as Senegal begins the proceedings. England will get the ball again instantly and are enjoying inside their very own half, retaining possession

All set on the Al Bayt

Gamers have made their means into the center and it’s now time for the nationwide anthems. England’s nationwide anthem is being performed first adopted by the Senegalese anthem.

Right here’s the Spherical of 16 schedule:

World Cup kind:

England: Gained 6-2 vs Iran; drew 0-0 vs USA; gained 3-0 vs Wales

Senegal: Misplaced 2-0 vs Netherlands; gained 3-1 vs Qatar; gained 2-0 vs Ecuador

Will Senegal rewrite historical past?

African nations have misplaced eight of their 9 World Cup knockout spherical video games in opposition to European sides, with the exception being Senegal’s 2-1 win over Sweden within the spherical of 16 in 2002. Nonetheless, in all competitions, England has by no means misplaced in opposition to an African aspect of their historical past (W14 D6).

Historical past favours the English

England has by no means misplaced in seven earlier World Cup matches in opposition to African opposition (W4 D3); its solely earlier such recreation within the knockout levels got here in opposition to Cameroon within the 1990 quarter-final, successful 3-2 after extra-time, with its objectives coming from David Platt and two Gary Lineker penalties.

Sterling misses out..

England’s Raheem Sterling won’t be accessible for choice in opposition to Senegal as he’s coping with a household matter, England FA has confirmed.

The Chelsea ahead has a objective and an help below his belt for England within the ongoing World Cup, each coming within the group stage 6-2 win in opposition to Iran,

Who will or not it’s this time – The Three lions or the Lions of Teranga?

This would be the first ever senior worldwide between England and Senegal. Will probably be the thirteenth time that England’s first ever match in opposition to a nation has come within the World Cup; the Three Lions misplaced simply one of many earlier 12 such cases (W7 D4), a 0-1 defeat to USA in 1950.

PREVIEW

In a event full of surprises, Senegal will attempt to add to the record of stunners within the Spherical of 16 on Sunday when it takes on England, which has by no means misplaced to an African aspect.

If Senegal is to drag off the shock it may need to do it with out their inspirational chief and coach Aliou Cisse, who has been sidelined with an sickness.

Including to the problem the African champions will certainly be with out their midfield common Idrissa Gueye, who’s suspended for the match at Al Bayt having picked up a second yellow card in opposition to Ecuador of their last group match.

“He (Cisse) has been sick for a few days now and he allow us to take cost of coaching yesterday clearly along with his directions,” assistant coach Regis Bogaert advised reporters on Saturday.

“Hopefully tomorrow he’ll be capable to come and be on the bench with the gamers however we’re positive at 10 p.m. he will likely be there with the crew.”

England has confronted African opposition 20 occasions, together with seven at a World Cup, and is but to lose.

Whereas African nations have misplaced eight of their 9 World Cup knockout spherical video games in opposition to European sides, Cisse was there for the one success in 2002 when Senegal beat Sweden to achieve the quarter-finals.

Senegal burst into that event by defeating reigning champion France and the dreadlocked Cisse has shared these reminiscences along with his gamers forward of their date with England.

“When he talks he makes use of knowledge and his personal experiences,” Bogaert stated. “He was a part of that nice crew in 2002 and I feel the crew actually trusts him due to that have he had as participant.

“Beating England can be an amazing achievement, I don’t know the way essential it could price in comparison with the victory in 2002, that was essential as nicely. If we will beat a crew like England it sends out a really sturdy message in regards to the progress we’ve made.”

Cisse has been accountable for Senegal since 2015 and guided the Lions of Teranga to a number of firsts together with their maiden Africa Cup of Nations title this 12 months.

Bogaert defined that Senegal has carried out their homework and have paid particular consideration to set items – part of the sport the place England have been significantly harmful lately.

“We’ve recognized some issues and crucial factor is ready items will be decisive in these prime matches,” stated Bogaert. “We additionally hope to reap the benefits of set items.

“Our technique is in place.”