A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.

The leopards got out to a big lead, but the lions finally ran them down. After 75 terrifying minutes, England's Harry Kane finally equalized an early Congo goal, then added another to send England to a 2-1 win.

Marcus Rashford will start England’s clash with DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 today. Noni Madueke also starts with Bukayo Saka continuing to manage his fitness. Arsenal team-mate Declan Rice returns to the side after sitting out Saturday's match.

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The goals were the fourth and fifth of the 2026 World Cup for the Bayern Munich striker. England's breakthrough came after DR Congo preserved a lead for almost 70 minutes. Brian Cipenga handed DR Congo a surprise lead in the seventh minute.

England recovered from a dour first-half performance to beat Panama 2-0 and top their World Cup group. Thomas Tuchel’s side failed to break down Ghana and also created little of note in the first half against stubborn Panama,

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