Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill CastleWednesday 01 July 2026 15:40 BSTCopa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giantsDjed 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.England XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane.DR Congo XI: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, Sadiki; Mbuku; Wissa; CipengaIn fullEngland vs DR Congo LIVE: Marcus Rashford starts and Bukayo Saka benched for World Cup last-32 clashThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in