England played DR Congo today in Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA). Normal service for European giants is at a also reasonable 5pm BST with the chance to secure a last 16 berth. Five storylines that could affect how this game goes: 1. England's Right Back Problem An injury to Jarell Quansah and Reece James sees the former (above) drop out for this one. Djed Spence comes in at right-back, a position England have not been entirely assured in throughout the
Striking Early Portugal struck first blood in the sixth minute today. Pedro Neto delivered a perfect left-wing cross into the box. Joao Neves smashed a powerful header past the goalkeeper. The European giants expected an easy victory after this early strike. Bernardo Silva earned a careless yellow card shortly after. Fighting Back Congo DR refused to surrender to the arrogant Portuguese pressure. Chancel Mbemba took a yellow card to set a physical tone. Yoane Wissa scored a massive equalizer in first-half stoppage time.




