England will take on Senegal for a spot in the quarter-finals tonight at 7:00 pm GMT, at Al Bayt Stadium. Here’s England vs Senegal Starting XI.
England started their World Cup campaign in style with a 6-2 win over Iran. They drew 0-0 with the USA and won 3-0 over Wales to top Group B.
On the other hand, Senegal managed to finish 2nd in Group A without their talisman Sadio Mane. The winner of this game will play France in the quarter-finals.
🆚 England vs Senegal | Round of 16
🗓 Date: Sunday, 4 December 2022
🕗 Start Time: 7:00 pm England Time | 7:00 pm Senegal Time
🏟 Venue: Al Bayt, Al Khor
📺 Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, ITV1, ITVX, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
England’s Starting XI vs Senegal
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Gareth Southgate |
| Goalkeeper | Pickford |
| Defender | Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw |
| Midfielder | Henderson, Rice, Bellingham |
| Forward | Saka, Kane, Foden |
Team News:
Gareth Southgate has no injury issues. Kyle Walker made his first start against Wales and looked good.
Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden will accompany their skipper Harry Kane in the frontline.
Senegal’s Starting XI vs England
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Aliou Cisse |
| Goalkeeper | Mendy |
| Defender | Sabaly, Koulibaly, Diallo, Jakobs |
| Midfielder | Ciss, N Mendy, Diatta |
| Forward | Ndiaye, Dia, Ismaila Sarr |
Team News:
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye is suspended due to yellow cards. C Kouyate is still not fit from his injury.
Ismaila Sarr will be the key player for Senegal in the attack. Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly is ready to give everything in the backline.
