England Loses 3-0 to Senegal in Nottingham Friendly

England's men's national football team played a friendly match against Senegal at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, a rare venue choice due to Wembley Stadium being occupied with concerts and events this summer. Despite an early goal by Harry Kane, England suffered a 4-1 defeat, marking their first loss to an African nation, a result attributed in part to controversial VAR decisions. Senegal, recent African Cup of Nations champions and a strong World Cup contender, dominated the match, with their manager praising his team's performance and mindset. The match's delayed start was caused by Senegal's late exit from the dressing room, adding to the evening's unusual circumstances. England manager Thomas Tuchel emphasized the importance of playing at historic grounds outside Wembley to bring the team closer to fans across the country and prepare for upcoming competitions. This fixture was the final England game at the City Ground, a stadium not used by the national team for over a century prior to this event.