Selection battles are often decided by trust as much as talent. In Sarr’s case, the report says he has featured in every World Cup qualifier for Senegal since November 2023. That is the kind of run managers tend to value when the games become tighter and the margins smaller.
At 23, Sarr seems to sit in an important bracket: young enough to keep developing, but experienced enough to handle high-level responsibility.
If Sarr is selected, the opener against France on 16 June looks like the clearest measure of where he stands. France’s midfield depth, athleticism and control would turn that match into an immediate stress test for any central player.
That is why the fixture matters beyond the group table. A strong showing there would not just help Senegal; it would sharpen the wider view of Sarr as a midfielder capable of coping with elite opposition, fast transitions and sustained pressure.
From a club perspective, tournament football can be revealing. The pace is different, the stakes are higher and mistakes are punished faster. For Tottenham, Sarr’s international role could offer another snapshot of his tactical maturity and authority in big games.
The next step is the squad announcement, and then all eyes turn to 16 June. If Sarr is on the plane, the meeting with France may become one of the most useful reference points in his development so far.