Winger woes and handling World Cup knockout pressure: Five key talking points ahead of England v DR Congo
England's football team faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup knockout stage, with manager Thomas Tuchel managing significant injury concerns at right-back. The match represents a critical juncture in England's tournament campaign.
Why it matters
The outcome of this match determines which team advances in the World Cup, a major global sporting event.
England will look to navigate the first knockout round when they face DR Congo on Wednesday
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