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DR Congo to face England in last 32 after Wissa stars in comeback win over Uzbekistan

Yoane Wissa scored two as the Democratic Republic of Congo fought from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and book a round-of-32 clash against England.

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DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan

Yoane Wissa scored twice as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their first World Cup win.Eldor Shomurodov’s lob over Lionel Mpa

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‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach

Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penaltiesJordan Pickford has pretty much seen it all since making his first England appearance at under-16 level in 2009. Although he experienced the embarrassment of co

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England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie

Djed Spence expected to start with Reece James outTuchel says Bellingham is on board as ‘team player’Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for the last-32 game against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday but Jarell Quansah is likely to add to Thom

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How DR Congo’s football team became a rare source of national unity

Historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the nightThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had not been at a World Cup finals tournament for 52 years – but they are making up for lost time in North America. After a

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‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons

Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some thinkIt took Gabriel Zakuani less than five seconds to turn down an offer to co-commentate on the showdown between the Democratic Re

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England avert disaster against DR Congo but they must be better in Mexico City | Jacob Ste

It was an almost Iceland in Atlanta but Thomas Tuchel will have to get it right from the start in the cauldron of AztecaIt was looking bleak out there. Ten years on, it was looking like Iceland all over again. The clock was ticking and the panic was rising. The Democratic Republi

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Harry Kane the one who saves Tuchel as England avoid another traumatic exit | Barney Ronay

Captain played in deep horror of Iceland defeat and he rescued an England team who were sliding towards disasterWell maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me. On a wild, boisterous, often agonising afternoon under the giant Victorian railway dome of the Atlanta Stadium, the D

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Football Daily | England survive a Lionel M masterclass and roll on to the Azteca … just

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!“For us now, it’s absolutely not a time to panic,” Anthony Barry urged in his now customary half-time debrief, with England 1-0 down to a Democratic Republic of Congo side playing with serious confidence. Thomas Tuchel’s No 2 col

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Keir Starmer to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico match

PM says ‘whole country will be backing the team’ for 1am game, as licensing hours extended after fierce backlashWorld Cup live – latest updatesPubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday for the England World Cup match against Mexico, after an inte

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England need tough guys to match the tough talk if they are to topple South Africa

George Martin’s return and Joe Heyes’ form can boost the visitors but Saturday’s match is the ultimate test in rugbyWhat an emotional rollercoaster these past few days have been for English sport generally. From inglorious run chases at Trent Bridge to early exits at Wimbledon to

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Fit and firing Harry Kane is leading England by example on World Cup mission

The England captain is feeling fitter than ever but warns his team may have to ‘grind it out’ against MexicoNobody is more qualified than Thierry Henry to talk about finishing, so it was worth paying attention to the former France striker’s analysis of Harry Kane’s second goal ag

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