As the World Cup heats up, many fans are already looking forward to the Round of 16, when England will likely face Mexico in a titanic clash of two top-10 teams set within the iconic cathedral of the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. But before that, the Three Lions will have to get past DR Congo at 12 p.m. ET this afternoon in Atlanta.
Both teams’ lineups are now set for the pivotal clash. Thomas Tuchel has announced the 11 men who will represent England, while Sébastian Desabre has done the same for the Leopards.
The Three Lions are -340 favorites to win in regular time at DraftKings Sportsbook (-1100 to advance to the Round of 16), and DR Congo is +1300 (+600 to advance). There are +400 odds that the match will be level after regular time.
Full Lineups
England (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford; Nico O’Reilly, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence; Declan Rice, Elliott Anderson; Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham, Noni Madueke; Harry Kane
DR Congo (4-4-1-1)
Lionel Mpasi; Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Brian Cipenga, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Nathanël Mbuku; Ngal’Ayel Mukau; Yoane Wissa
