It was a rare sight – England’s first-choice goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on the bench.
Thomas Tuchel handed Dean Henderson a chance to impress in the Three Lions’ friendly against Senegal on Tuesday night.
But Henderson’s start coincided with England conceding three goals for the first time in almost three years, with Senegal running out 3-1 winners.
It was a busy evening for Henderson at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, the Crystal Palace keeper called into making six saves.
While he was helpless to stop Senegal’s first and third goals, Henderson will be disappointed he allowed Habib Diarra the time and space to tee up his shot and squeeze the ball through his legs for the visitors’ second.
But is Henderson starting in goal a sign of things to come?
Everton goalkeeper Pickford has been a mainstay in the Three Lions goal since making his debut in 2017, and started all Tuchel’s previous three games in charge of England – taking his caps to 76.
However, the German head coach hinted at a changing of the guard last week.
After Henderson played an instrumental role in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win, and James Trafford – a reported target for Newcastle – amassed a stunning 29 clean sheets for Burnley, both will feel they deserve a shot at the number one shirt.
