England eye last-16 as Congo DR target historic upset
A place in the World Cup last-16 is on the line as Group L winners England face the tournament's highest-ranked third-placed finishers.
England enter the knockout stages after topping Group L with seven points, most recently securing a 2-0 victory over Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s side has faced criticism for uninspiring spells, notably during a 0-0 draw with Ghana where they failed to convert 78.9% possession into a win. However, the Three Lions remain unbeaten and are looking to lay down a marker for the rest of the tournament.
Congo DR reached the round of 32 as the highest-ranked third-placed team following a decisive 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. Manager Sébastien Desabre has shown tactical flexibility, and he may revert to the 5-3-2 system used to frustrate Portugal and Colombia earlier in the month. This is the Leopards' first-ever World Cup knockout game, and they arrive with significant momentum after their matchday three success.
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