England succumbed to their first defeat to an African country as they were beaten 3-1 by Senegal in an international friendly at City Ground on Tuesday.

Senegal stretched their unbeaten streak to 24 games, while the Three Lions’ loss, which included a disallowed late goal from Jude Bellingham for a handball in the build-up, was their first defeat in four games under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

The hosts conceded for the first time under Tuchel when Sarr caught Kyle Walker napping to poke in Nicolas Jackson’s cross in the 40th minute.

The visitors doubled their lead in the 62nd when Diarra latched onto a ball over the top then fired through goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s legs.

Sabaly struck deep into stoppage time, prompting boos from England fans after the final whistle.

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Senegal peppered Henderson with nine shots on target to England’s four, including an early header from Sarr that the goalkeeper pushed wide of the post.

Gordon squandered a glorious chance to give England a two-goal lead in the first half when he mis-hit Walker’s cross from close range.

Mendy made a great late save to deny England an equaliser from Bukayo Saka before Senegal added their third.

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, speaking to newsmen after the game, said: “We knew we could do something in this game.

“It was a tough game however we showed our personality and showed we can play at this level. We won 3-1 so we can be happy.

“It is fantastic. We are not used to making history and we made it when we won AFCON, and we made it tonight, We want to continue writing the story of Senegal. We wanted to show we have a good nation.”

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