Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment following England's 3-1 loss to Senegal, marking the first victory for the African nation against the Three Lions. Despite Harry Kane's early goal, Senegal surged ahead with two second-half strikes. Tuchel described his team's performance as lacking energy and activity, while acknowledging improved play when trailing 2-1. A disallowed goal from Jude Bellingham added to the frustration, and there was criticism over Tuchel's decision to remove Kane without bringing in another striker during their desperate bid to equalize.
"It’s a disappointing result. Not sure if we did not deserve a little bit more result-wise. Felt a bit frozen, not active enough for a long time over the match."
"We defended quite well for long periods in the first half and then our best period came when we were 2-1 down. We conceded the first two goals - very easy goals, we need to defend better."
"The reaction was good after we were down. We suddenly were more active, more free, more fluent, more aggressive. We had big chances to equalise."
"I just saw it, it looks more the shoulder than the hand. I saw it as a goal needs to be checked, it is the first time the referee revisits a goal."
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