The Irish delivered a performance full of industry in their first-ever encounter with the Senegalese at the Aviva Stadium.

Kessie scored Ivory Coast’s equaliser from the penalty spot with four minutes left before stepping up to score the decisive effort in the shoot-out.

The Cork native was in stark contrast to Ian Wright and Gary Neville who jumped up and down in celebration as Harry Kane put Gareth Southgate's side 2-0 ahead in the last 16 clash

The winger was absent from the 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday.

Gareth Southgate’s side cruised past Senegal while Kylian Mbappe inspired Les Bleus against Poland.

Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored in a 3-0 win.

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England, meanwhile, are looking forward to a last-16 clash with Senegal.

Watford forward Ismaila Sarr and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly were on target

The striker has a knee issue.

Qatar also lost their Group A opener to Ecuador.

Mendy was at fault for both goals in the opening defeat to the Netherlands.

The Dutch opened their Group A campaign with a 2-0 victory over African champions Senegal.

Senegal were without star man Sadio Mane.

Hosts Qatar open the tournament by taking on Ecuador on Sunday.

The forward sustained an injury to his right leg in Tuesday’s win over Werder Bremen.

The president of his former club Napoli threatened only to sign African players willing to give up international ambitions.