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England v Senegal – Friendly in Nottingham

An excuse to meet up with the Leicester and Derby lads for a nice spot of lunch. There’s a train back as far as Sheffield after 11pm so some of us can get partially home after the game…

Quick Recap

  • On 10th June 2025, England played Senegal in a friendly at The City Ground in Nottingham.
  • Senegal won 3–1.

Crowd

  • 26,322 fans turned up.  
  • It was the first time England’s men played at the City Ground since 1941.  

Goals

  • England: Harry Kane (7′)  
  • Senegal:
    • Ismaïla Sarr (40′)  
    • Habib Diarra (62′)  
    • Cheikh Sabaly (90+3′)  

Why It Was Big

  • This was the first-ever win by an African team against England.  
  • England were using this as prep for the 2026 World Cup.

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