Main news from England at Qatar World Cup on 4th December 2022

On the day when Gareth Southgate insists England's status as favourites in their World Cup last 16 clash with Senegal means nothing because the African champions will pose a serious threat to his team, Croatia's boss Dalic said Luka Modric will continue playing for Croatia beyond the World Cup. Elsewhere, England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Meanwhile, France and Poland battled it out in the first last-16 game of the day, with it finishing 3-1 to France. Giroud, Mbappe and Lewandowski were on the scoresheet in the win.