England line-up against DR Congo revealed as Tuchel makes big calls over Rashford, Saka and Spence

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1 Jul 2026 • 10:19 PM MYT
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England line-up against DR Congo revealed as Tuchel makes big calls over Rashford, Saka and Spence

  • Djed Spence and Marcus Rashford have been chosen by Thomas Tuchel to start for England in their World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo in Atlanta.
  • Rashford will keep his place in the starting line up over Anthony Gordon after his performance last time out against Panama.
  • Meanwhile, Spence has been chosen to play at right-back following the injuries to both Reece James and Jarell Quansah.
  • Declan Rice will replace Morgan Rogers in midfield and Bukayo Saka drops to the bench to make way for Noni Madueke.
  • Here’s how England are expected to line up: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.

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