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Senegal assistant coach Regis Bogaert is confident his side can beat England in the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The African champions had to beat Ecuador in their final Group A match to progress to the knock out stage, having secured second spot behind the Netherlands.
England have faced African opposition 20 times, including seven at a World Cup, and have yet to lose, however, Senegal will look to become the first African country to beat them
"When he talks he uses data and his own experiences," Bogaert said. "He was part of that great team in 2002 and I think the team really trusts him because of that experience he had as player.
"Beating England would be a tremendous achievement, I don't know how important it would rate compared to the victory in 2002, that was important as well. If we can beat a team like England it sends out a very strong message about the progress we have made."
He added, "We've identified some things and the most important thing is set pieces can be decisive in these top matches. "We also hope to take advantage of set pieces.'
"Our strategy is in place."
The African champions had to beat Ecuador in their final Group A match to progress to the knock out stage, having secured second spot behind the Netherlands.
England have faced African opposition 20 times, including seven at a World Cup, and have yet to lose, however, Senegal will look to become the first African country to beat them
"When he talks he uses data and his own experiences," Bogaert said. "He was part of that great team in 2002 and I think the team really trusts him because of that experience he had as player.
"Beating England would be a tremendous achievement, I don't know how important it would rate compared to the victory in 2002, that was important as well. If we can beat a team like England it sends out a very strong message about the progress we have made."
He added, "We've identified some things and the most important thing is set pieces can be decisive in these top matches. "We also hope to take advantage of set pieces.'
"Our strategy is in place."