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Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?

Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
BBC Sport Thursday 02 July 2026, 00:07 UTC 1 min read
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A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.

A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
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