By PA Sport staffEngland take on Senegal in the round-of-16 on Sunday as they bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the second successive tournament. Southgate embraces expectationEngland head coach Gareth Southgate is embracing the increased expectation as England begin the World Cup knockout phase on Sunday with a tough clash against Senegal. The 2018 winners face Poland on Sunday in their last 16 clash having already lost 1-0 to Tunisia in the group stage. It was Messi’s 789th career goal, his 94th in 169 senior appearances for his country and his first in the World Cup knockout stages. Netherlands serve warningNetherlands became the first nation through to the last eight of the World Cup after beating USA (Nick Potts/PA)Netherlands became the first team through to the World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 3-1 victory over the USA.
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