Sadio Mane has released a message of support for his Senegal teammates on Twitter following their World Cup defeat to England.
Senegal got through the group stage for the first time since 2002, coming second to the Netherlands in Group A. That set up a round of 16 tie against England which was a step too far for the reigning African champions as they were comfortably beaten by Gareth Southgate's side. Having missed the World Cup through injury, Mane watched on in admiration for the way in which his teammates represented their country.
The statement read: “Dear brothers, you fell in arms. The people are very proud of your journey which has warmed the hearts of the supporters, defending the national flag with dignity. Good luck, the learning continues. We will go in search of other Inchallah trophies”.
Mane wasn't the only important player that Senegal missed on Sunday. Everton's Idrissa Gueye was absent after picking up two yellow cards in the groups with Cheikhou Kouyate also finding himself confined to the treatment table.
