key facts, stats, and why they need to be wary of Senegal in the last 16

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key facts, stats, and why they need to be wary of Senegal in the last 16

England beat Wales 3-0 to top Group B and qualify for the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup. They will play Senegal in the first knockout round. It will be the 13th time England have played a senior international against a nation from Africa. England lost just one of those matches, a 0-1 defeat to USA in 1950.

England beat Wales 3-0 to top Group B and advance to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup. They will play Senegal in the first knockout round. It will be the 13th time England has played a World cup match against a nation. England have only lost one of those matches, a 0-1 defeat to USA in 1950. Gareth Southgate's side have already scored nine goals in this World Cups. Marcus Rashford has scored a third of them.

England take on Senegal in the last 16 of the World Cup. England are favourites to win the tournament. They are also favourites for the penalty shootout. Senegal have a wily and impressive manager in ex-Portsmouth star Aliou Cisse. Senegal lost Sadio Mane to injury on the eve of this tournament but have had five different scorers at this World cup. Ismaila Sarr has played well for Senegal. He scored a penalty against Ecuador. Harry Kane has provided three assists already. Marcus Rashford has scored seven goals at the 2018 World Cups. This is the first time since David Beckham in 2002 that he has done that.


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