Senegalese media make feelings clear on win over England as Thomas Tuchel dealt crushing first defeat

Senegalese media have made their feelings clear on their nation's stunning 3-1 victory over England on Tuesday.

Pape Thiaw's side produced a performance for the ages to defeat the Three Lions at the City Ground.

Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly turned around a 1-0 deficit for the Lions of Teranga, who are now ranked among the world's top 20 in 19th position.

Their display fully merited the result, and now means they are unbeaten over 90 minutes in each of their last 22 matches in all competitions.

While the result may not concern Thomas Tuchel and England significantly, given the amount of time remaining before the World Cup and Senegal's world standing, the performance gave the German an indication of exactly where his team needs to improve.

It also represents the first defeat in four matches under his stewardship, with Sarr's close range finish being the first that England have conceded since he took charge on January 1.

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There have been mixed responses to the defeat among sections of the English media, but outlets in Senegal have, of course, taken up a far more positive tone.

Walfadjri described how Senegal had 'thrash[ed]' England, in a damning indictment of the Three Lions' performance.

They add that the African side put in an 'exceptional' performance themselves, and described Sabaly's match-sealing goal as a 'magnificent goal that rewarded the Lions' excellent team performance'.

Le Ral, meanwhile, described the result as a 'prestigious victory' and noted how they 'ended their international break on a very positive note ... now 22 consecutive matches unbeaten'.

And Sud Quotidien noted how Senegal had 'take[n] their revenge' after England beat them 3-0 in the last 16 stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Notably, they also described England's defence as 'well-organised but which shows some signs of nervousness', and added that Tuchel 'threw everything into the mix and threw his attacking skills into the mix'.

They described the win itself as a 'remarkable feat' and also labelled it 'prestigious'.

Speaking about the defeat in his post-match press conference, Tuchel said: "I think it is our responsibility to lose the match due to two very, very cheap goals that we conceded.

"We're not happy with the result. I'm okay with the reaction that we showed - I think we equalised and had chances to equalise, big chances, to maybe turn the match around. But we didn't, and the result is the result.

"It's a learning [curve], it's a tough learning at the moment, because we hate to lose. But that's what it is.

"We had big problems in the one on one duels, they were superior to us. The athleticism, the physicality in one-on-one duels.

"We then conceded in a moment where it was absolutely not coming. Still, I liked the reaction, the energy that came from the bench, the quality. The players were ready to turn it around. But it did not happen."