The fourth instalment of the last-16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup sees England come up against Senegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will be a first encounter between these nations with similar yet varying playing styles. England are predominantly possession-based with multiple attacking outlets. Senegal, too, are strong in attack though they do not enjoy as much of the ball as their next opponents tend to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their 20 previous meetings with African nations, England have never lost. They have 14 wins and six draws ahead of this crucial clash with the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last time the Three Lions were pitted against African opposition in the World Cup knockouts was 32 years ago, when they faced Cameroon in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a contest with three penalties awarded, Gary Lineker scored twice for the English to reach the final-four. They subsequently lost to eventual champions, Germany, on penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
England\u2019s record against African nations:
Played – 20
Won – 14
Drawn – 6
Lost – 0
They haven\u2019t faced an African team in a World Cup knockout game since 1990\u2019s game against Cameroon. pic.twitter.com\/Wcfv4LZTO3<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) November 29, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>