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


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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

Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32 – England v DR Congo – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. – July 1, 2026 England’s Declan Rice walks on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Paul Childs

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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

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• 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.

Source: Reuters

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