Roy Keane didn’t hold back in his criticism of England and claimed they defended like they were in Starbucks.
Thomas Tuchel’s side were humbled 3-1 by Senegal in Nottingham, the first time they have lost to an African nation.
Harry Kane opened the scoring early, but they were pegged back by Ismaila Sarr. Habib Diarra’s goal on the hour mark put the visitors ahead before Cheikh Sabaly finished the job in the final stages.
It was nothing more than Senegal deserved. England were insipid, off the pace and lacked any urgency in their play.
The result also came on the back of a far from convincing 1-0 victory over Andorra just days prior.
Roy Keane criticism of England defending
Trevoh Chalobah was far too passive to allow Nicolas Jackson to get his cross into the area for Senegal’s first.
Kyle Walker was then on his heels, which allowed Sarr to burst in front of him and poke the ball beyond Dean Henderson.
The second was just as bad, as a simple long ball over the top allowed Diarra all the time and space in the world to surge into the box before finishing.
It produced a damning verdict from Keane after the game who said on ITV: “Both of the first two goals [England] conceded tonight, I don’t see them getting hold of each other.
“You don’t throw each other under the bus, but you start shouting at each other, telling them to do their job.
“For the second goal, they are having a chat like they are in Starbucks. ‘Maybe I should have gone for that.’
“Do your job! That is what good team-mates do. Do your job or we are in trouble.
“He’ll (Thomas Tuchel) be concerned. We’re on the outside looking in, but there’s something missing. They don’t look like a happy group.
“Not in the sense of being disappointed with the result, are they all in it together? Is there that proper spirit in the group? I’m not so sure.
“England were off it in every aspect of the game, physically, mentally, hunger – every aspect of the game.”
Question marks over Kyle Walker’s inclusion
Keane was also left questioning Tuchel’s decision to bring Kyle Walker into the side.
The right-back, who has struggled for form since his loan to AC Milan in January, will turn 36 by the time of the World Cup next year.
Tuchel left Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James on the bench while starting Curtis Jones at right-back against Andorra.
Keane was critical of Walker’s role in the goals, adding: “If this is a young right-back starting out in the game, you’re thinking inexperience.
“People talk about a lack of concentration, I think Walker is being lazy. He’s a vastly experienced player, and he can’t be bothered getting back in.
“He’s on his heels. He’s had a difficult few months, but for a vastly experienced player, you can’t be doing that.”
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