Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
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"Declan Rice is expected to start against DR Congo, according to BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel."
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Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
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