AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) – England midfielder Jordan Henderson and captain Harry Kane both scored just before the break to secure a 2-0 halftime lead in the World Cup last-16 clash against Senegal on Sunday.
The first goal in the 38th minute by Henderson came from England’s first dangerous attack of a game that took time to warm up and striker Kane was at his deadly best to add a second with the final kick of the half.
Speedy Senegal striker Boulaye Dia, who looked dangerous on the counter, came closest for the African side when he brought out a sharp one-handed save from Jordan Pickford after England’s defence carelessly gave the ball away just past the half-hour.
The two sides are battling to set up a quarter-final clash against holders France, who beat Poland 3-1 earlier on Sunday.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Ken Ferris)
