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Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash

Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash
Channel News Asia Wednesday 01 July 2026, 14:57 UTC 1 min read
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Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash ATLANTA, July 1 : England made three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice back in the midfield. • Rice returns with Morgan Rogers dropping to the bench • England boss Thomas Tuchel selects Noni Madueke in place of Bukayo Saka • Djed Spence starts at right back • DR Congo make one change from side who beat Uzbekistan, Ngalayel Mukau...

Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash ATLANTA, July 1 : England made three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice back in the midfield. • Rice returns with Morgan Rogers dropping to the bench • England boss Thomas Tuchel selects Noni Madueke in place of Bukayo Saka • Djed Spence starts at right back • DR Congo make one change from side who beat Uzbekistan, Ngalayel Mukau replacing Cedric Bakambu Lineups: England: Jordan Pickford; Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham; Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Noni Madueke. DR Congo: Lionel Mpasi; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku; Ngalayel Mukau, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki; Brian Cipenga, Yoane Wissa. [Image text:] ENGLAND B IN
Rice (PERSON) England (LOCATION) DR Congo (ORG) ATLANTA (LOCATION) the World Cup last-32 (EVENT) Democratic Republic of Congo (LOCATION) Declan Rice (PERSON) Morgan Rogers (ORG) Thomas Tuchel (PERSON) Noni Madueke (PERSON) Bukayo Saka • Djed Spence (ORG) Congo (LOCATION) Uzbekistan (LOCATION) Ngalayel Mukau (PERSON) Cedric Bakambu (PERSON)
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