Match report

England Defeats Senegal 3-0 in World Cup

England
England
3–0
FT
Senegal
Senegal
Dec 4, 2022

In a commanding display of skill and determination, England defeated Senegal 3-0 in the World Cup. The English side was relentless from the start, with key contributions from Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka ensuring a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • England secured three goals against Senegal.
  • • J. Henderson scored in the 39th minute (Assist: Jude Bellingham).
  • • Harry Kane added another goal in the 45+3rd minute (Assist: Phil Foden).
  • • Bukayo Saka found the back of the net in the 57th minute (Assist: Phil Foden).

Lineups

England

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 H. Maguire (D)
  • 3 L. Shaw (D)
  • 8 J. Henderson (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 17 B. Saka (F)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)
  • 20 P. Foden (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Grealish
  • 11 M. Rashford
  • 19 M. Mount
  • 15 E. Dier
  • 14 K. Phillips
  • 13 N. Pope
  • 18 T. Alexander-Arnold
  • 25 J. Maddison
  • 12 K. Trippier
  • 26 C. Gallagher
  • 16 C. Coady
  • 24 C. Wilson
  • 23 A. Ramsdale

Senegal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 É. Mendy (G)
  • 21 Y. Sabaly (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 22 A. Diallo (D)
  • 14 I. Jakobs (D)
  • 11 P. Ciss (M)
  • 6 N. Mendy (M)
  • 15 K. Diatta (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 18 I. Sarr (M)
  • 9 B. Dia (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 P. Gueye
  • 17 P. Sarr
  • 20 B. Dieng
  • 19 F. Diédhiou
  • 12 F. Ballo
  • 25 M. Loum
  • 2 F. Mendy
  • 23 A. Gomis
  • 4 P. Cissé
  • 1 S. Dieng
  • 10 M. N'Diaye
  • 7 N. Jackson
  • 24 M. Name

Timeline

  1. England
    39' England Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Henderson · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  2. England
    45'+3 England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: P. Foden
  3. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Ciss · On: P. Gueye
  4. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Diatta · On: P. M. Sarr
  5. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: B. Dieng
  6. England
    57' England Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka · Assist: P. Foden
  7. England
    65' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Foden · On: J. Grealish
  8. England
    65' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Saka · On: M. Rashford
  9. Senegal
    72' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Dia · On: F. Diedhiou
  10. Senegal
    76' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    Kalidou Koulibaly

    Foul

  11. England
    76' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: Mason Mount
  12. England
    77' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stones · On: Eric Dier
  13. England
    82' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Henderson · On: K. Phillips
  14. Senegal
    84' Senegal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Jakobs · On: F. Ballo-Toure

Match Stats

Stat England Senegal
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 589 369
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 505 296
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Henderson's early goal set the tone for England, providing a crucial boost to their momentum.
  • ▸ Harry Kane’s second-half opener sealed England's dominance and demoralized Senegal.