There was widespread slander for England’s flat display against the 173rd-ranked nation in the world on Saturday, and manager Thomas Tuchel was among his side’s harshest critics.
The German, overseeing his third game in charge after a pair of routine wins in March, slammed England’s attitude on Saturday, suggesting his team lacked “seriousness” as they limped to a 1–0 win thanks to Harry Kane’s goal.
There must be an improvement on Tuesday night – even if Senegal are merely visiting the City Ground for a friendly. The visitors have struggled to find their best form since winning the African Cup of Nations in 2021, but they nonetheless rank inside the top 20 and currently boast an array of stars competing in Europe’s top leagues.
A factor in England’s slack Saturday showing was Tuchel’s team selection, and the German is bound to make a whole host of changes to his XI for Senegal’s visit. Here’s how the Three Lions could line up on Tuesday night.






