England will look to end their 2024/25 international campaign on a winning note as they face Senegal in a friendly at the City Ground on Tuesday.
England predicted lineup vs Senegal
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Burn, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Jones; Saka, Bellingham, Madueke; Kane
On Saturday afternoon, England topped their World Cup qualifying group, earning nine points from three matches after a victory against Andorra. However, the mood after the game was far from joyful, as Thomas Tuchel’s side delivered a lacklustre and tedious performance.
The Three Lions struggled to break down a determined Andorran team. Given the talent available, their showing was concerning. Andorra typically concedes over three goals per game, and while it’s arguable that England could have scored one or two more based on their chances, they simply did not create enough opportunities.
England appeared slow, ponderous, and static in their movement, leading to a performance that was one of the weakest we’ve seen in the past seven years.
England team news vs Senegal
England are anticipated to present a formidable starting lineup, with Jordan Pickford guarding the goal and a defensive quartet comprising Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. The midfield is expected to feature Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Curtis Jones, ensuring a blend of stability and creativity. Leading the attack will likely be Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, and Noni Madueke. In the second half, Tuchel may opt for substitutions to provide squad players with valuable playing time.
- Enhanced Offers
- In Play Betting
- Online Casino
#AD 18+. New customers only. Registration required. Valid on your first combo bet (minimum 3 selections, minimum odds of 1.40 per selection, minimum bet of £5). If you lose, you receive a 100% refund up to £30 as Free Bet. Free bet valid for 7 days. The Free Bet can be used on a combo bet with at least 3 selections, minimum odds of 1.40 per selection and maximum odd of 6.00, all sports, excluding horse racing and virtual sports. Gambling can be addictive. Terms & Conditions apply. Please play responsibly. GambleAware.org
Hit the panic button?
So far, Tuchel’s start as England head coach has been excellent, with three wins from three matches, six goals scored, and none conceded.
However, following the recent win against Andorra, some concerns have arisen. Are we making a big deal out of a small issue? It’s worth considering the factors that could have led to the performance they displayed.
The match took place during the June window, a time when players are often fatigued and already looking ahead to the upcoming expanded Club World Cup, which likely had an impact on their performance. Ultimately, it’s too early in Tuchel’s tenure to draw any severe conclusions.
One thing is clear, though: England can put any negativity behind them by delivering a much more convincing performance than what we witnessed on Saturday afternoon.