"We let ourselves down. We let the country down. We let the badge down. It really wasn't good enough. It felt like after we went 2-1 down, that's when we started to play."
"Senegal were better, they deserved the win and England go into the summer off the back of an eye-opening defeat."
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, England's recent 3-1 defeat to Senegal in a friendly raises significant concerns among fans. Despite initial victories under new coach Thomas Tuchel, this loss marks a worrying trend, exposing gaps in both performance and team identity. Midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White expressed disappointment, indicating that the squad failed to press from the start. Ex-player Leon Osman noted the disappointing nature of the defeat, emphasizing that Senegal deserved their win and calling it a wake-up call for England as they head into the summer preparation for the World Cup.
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