England Name Starting XI for World Cup Round of 32 Clash Against Congo

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England Name Starting XI for World Cup Round of 32 Clash Against Congo

Tuchel makes changes from the Panama win with Madueke and Spence starting as James and Quansah both remain sidelined through injury. England line up includes Pickford, Konsa, O'Reilly, Rice, Guehi, Anderson, Kane, Bellingham, Rashford, Madueke and Spence. Congo are playing in their first ever World Cup knockout match. Kickoff is 12 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Fox.

By Adit Pujari

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