World Cup 2022 LIVE: England vs Senegal team news, starting 11 and latest – Bukayo Saka set to start tonight

Defeat for England tonight could be seen as a failure given the squad at Gareth Southgate’s disposal.

Having taken the nation to the semi-finals in Russia and the ultimate of Euro 2020, he got here beneath strain for the primary time throughout a winless run of six Nations League fixtures earlier this yr.

Southgate’s contract runs to 2024 however he might resolve – or the choice could also be taken – {that a} final-16 exit right here would spell the top of a profitable tenure.

Gareth Southgate says his team are mentally and bodily prepared for one more penalty shoot-out – and he wouldn’t hesitate to ask Marcus Rashford or Bukayo Saka to take a spot-kick on the World Cup.

The nationwide team’s penalty issues down the years are properly documented, with all three World Cup shoot-outs ending in defeat earlier than a hit on the expense of Colombia in Russia 4 years in the past.

England adopted that by successful bronze on spot-kicks on the Nations League finals towards Switzerland in 2019, just for penalties to show their undoing in final yr’s European Championship last.

Jadon Sancho, Rashford and Saka failed with their makes an attempt in a coronary heart-breaking loss that Southgate is assured the team have discovered from forward of Sunday’s final-16 conflict towards Senegal.

“Well, like every other aspect of our game, we’re prepared and we’ve had a process that we’ve followed,” mentioned the England boss, who missed his penalty within the Euro 96 semi-last defeat to Germany.

“We’ve had three shoot-outs, we’ve won two, so inevitably the one that you don’t get over the line you reflect and you think about how you can improve those processes.

“We’ve done that over the last few months, in particular, but of course, there is so many other aspects to the game that we’ve got to get right.

“We’re aiming to win the game and to avoid extra-time if you can, and to avoid penalties if you can, because you’d like to get a victory in 90 minutes.

“But if we need to go 120 minutes, if we need to go beyond that, then we’ve got to be ready for that mentally and physically. And I believe we are.”

Some housekeeping as England’s final-16 tie with Senegal hurtles ever nearer.

In the UK, viewers shall be in a position to watch the sport on ITV1 on TV and ITVX on-line with protection starting at 6pm.

For these within the US, the match shall be broadcast on FS1 in English and in Spanish on Telemundo.

After ending high of Group B to qualify for the knockout levels, England’s bid to win the World Cup begins to get critical with a spot within the quarter-finals on the road.

England had to endure penalties as they beat Colombia at this stage in Russia 4 years in the past, and Gareth Southgate shall be hoping there may be much less stress tonight towards Senegal.

In what has been a wildly unpredictable World Cup up to now, England’s path to the final 16 was moderately extra serene than among the different match contenders.

Despite the boos that adopted the goalless draw with the USA, England thrashed each Iran and Wales and completed the group stage because the match’s high scorers. Marcus Rashford’s double towards Wales has given Southgate a range headache, with Phil Foden additionally pushing for one more start towards Senegal.

Here’s Miguel Delaney’s preview:

England are unbeaten towards African groups of their 20 encounters however have by no means met Senegal, who have been topped African champions earlier this yr.

Senegal even have a number of gamers who ply their commerce within the Premier League and Championship, led by skipper Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy who each play for Chelsea.

“We’ve been very impressed. We know that they’re African champions – very proud, great competitive spirit, a lot of belief in the team,” Gareth Southgate mentioned.

“They have some excellent individual players who can cause problems – a good structure to the team as well. So I think Aliou has done a fantastic job.

“They were very unlucky not to qualify from the group in Russia (in 2018) and they’ve deservedly done it this time so we know exactly the size of the task ahead of us.”

Declan Rice believes England’s “world-class” squad deserve to be feared on the World Cup.

Gareth Southgate’s facet face Senegal within the final 16 on Sunday night having progressed as winners of Group B.

While a goalless draw towards the United States earned the England boss criticism from some quarters, the attacking intent in a 6-2 victory over Iran and a 3-0 win towards Wales has caught the attention.

Marcus Rashford’s brace within the Wales sport took him onto three within the match – degree with the leaders within the race for the golden boot – whereas Bukayo Saka has two targets and each Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling have one apiece.

Captain Harry Kane is but to get off the mark however has offered three assists and Southgate’s embarrassment of riches in attacking positions might show the distinction.

“I think it’s top, top level,” West Ham skipper Rice mentioned of the England squad in Qatar. “It’s always nice to know you can bring players off the bench who can instantly change the game.

“Whether we’re drawing 0-0 and need a freshen up up front, or we need a change in legs in midfield, or even at the back, we’ve got players that are world class that can come on and change the game instantly.

“Throughout a World Cup you’re going to need that quality. So I think it ranks really high among other squads in the tournament.

“Why should we not be feared? I think other nations will always look at us and think about the quality we’ve got in the squad. If you look at our attacking players, there are world class, unbelievable talents across the board. Across the whole team.

“There are players who have played in the biggest games, won the biggest trophies. We are one of the biggest teams here.”

Senegal will worry not one of the England gamers they face within the final 16 of the World Cup, in accordance to former Liverpool and Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf.

The 41 yr-previous has an advisory and ambassadorial function with Senegal, having been a member of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup.

They famously beat holders France within the opening sport earlier than happening to lose to Turkey within the final eight, with present supervisor Aliou Cisse additionally a part of the team.

Now, having progressed as runners-up behind the Netherlands in Group A – seeing off Ecuador and hosts Qatar to accomplish that – Senegal come up towards Gareth Southgate’s England on Sunday.

While England would be the favourites, Diouf – who spent 12 years taking part in within the United Kingdom, additionally taking in spells at Sunderland, Blackburn, Rangers, Doncaster and Leeds – insists Senegal will fancy their probabilities.

“Definitely no one,” he replied when requested which England gamers shall be feared. “We have good players, they have good players and on the pitch it is 11 v 11 and you are fighting for your country.

“We are not here to say we are going to win the World Cup but we want to show the world we have the best goalkeeper in Edouard Mendy, one of the best defenders (Kalidou Koulibaly) and the best young players coming up.

“Of course, all the time in my life I wanted to play against England but it never happened. They have a chance to play against England, most of them live there and they want to show how good they are.

“If you are talking about one of the best players we have Ismaila Sarr, he is playing in the Championship but he is a Premier League player.”

England have been criticised after their goalless draw with the United States however superior as Group B winners following convincing wins over Iran and Wales.

With the likes of Belgium – ranked second on the earth – and Germany crashing out on the group stage, Stones doesn’t need to see the present England crop come up quick as they carry the hopes of a nation.

“I think it’s always difficult when you see big teams or big players in teams that don’t have the success that you want or don’t live up to the expectation of a nation or where they see themselves,” he added.

“We don’t ever want to fall into that category. I think that is great motivation for us as a reminder – you never want to take anything for granted or who you are playing against.”

John Stones is pleased with the way in which England defensive companion Harry Maguire has drowned out the noise over his poor kind to shine on the World Cup.

Maguire has endured a tricky start to the Premier League season and the Manchester United skipper discovered himself out of the facet at Old Trafford within the weeks main up to the finals.

Even his place in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad was questioned in some quarters however the England boss insists Maguire stays one in all his finest gamers.

Stones has all the time had Maguire’s again – the pair having first performed towards each other on the age of 9 – and beforehand spoke about how they alternate texts with their friendship crossing the Manchester divide.

Maguire has been in nice kind in England’s opening three video games and Stones hailed the performances of the 29 yr-previous.

“I think right from the first game the best response is what he’s been doing,” the Manchester City centre-again mentioned.

“All three games that he’s played in have been terrific and it’s about us finding that partnership again, whoever we play with, and I think we have done in these three games.

“Now it’s time to keep building, keeping improving and that’s great credit to him. I spoke at length on Harry before and there were lots of questions I got asked.

“Playing with someone for so many games at England, been through so many moments with him, knowing what he’s been going through at his club as well and the person that he is, I think it speaks volumes about him to come through that and still believe in himself like I believe in him, like all the team believes in him, his team-mates at United believe in him.

“I think there’s been a lot of noise from the outside which he has not listened to and tried to improve himself, better himself.

“He’s come into this tournament and hit the ground running, and that is great credit to him.”

Some massive match stats for as we proceed our construct-up to tonight’s sport.

• After Marcus Rashford’s second objective of their 3-0 win over Wales, England turned the seventh team to attain the milestone of 100 World Cup targets after Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France and Spain.
• Senegal have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the second time. Their earlier final 16 look got here in 2002, when coach Aliou Cisse was captain.
• England are unbeaten towards African opposition in all 21 conferences. At the World Cup, they’ve received three and drawn 3 times towards groups from Africa.
• This would be the first-ever assembly between the 2 groups.