Harry Kane blamed England’s historic 3-1 defeat to Senegal on poor intensity and lack of cohesion. Despite scoring early, England conceded three goals to Sarr, Diarra, and Sabaly. The loss at City Ground marked England’s first-ever defeat to an African nation, prompting Kane to call for urgent improvement ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, England’s recent 3-1 defeat to Senegal has raised major concerns about the team’s intensity and cohesion. Played at City Ground on Tuesday, the international friendly saw England suffer their first-ever loss to an African side — a historic and humbling moment for the Three Lions. Harry Kane gave England an early lead in the 7th minute, but the team quickly lost control.

He noted that the team has “lost that aggressive nature” which had once defined their style under previous managers. The defeat, under new coach Thomas Tuchel, has now added pressure on England’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Kane emphasized that improvements must come fast if they hope to be serious contenders on the world stage. The performance against Senegal was not just a bad result — it was a wake-up call.