Article #66364

The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title ‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel warns England to be patient against defensive DR Congo Source The Guardian - World News
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  • Coach accepts expectation that his side must win last-32 tie

  • Spence set to start at right-back in place of injured Quansah

Thomas Tuchel has warned that England will reach the glamorous part of the World Cup only if they remember not to panic when they face the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last 32.

Although the German knows his side are heavy favourites to go through in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, he is wary of the threat posed by the DRC. England will be under pressure to break down a low block for the third time in four games and Tuchel is keen not to let anyone think a successful group stage is cause for celebration.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/01/thomas-tuchel-warns-england-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-last-32 Published At 2026-06-30 19:30:20 (1 day ago)
Created At 2026-06-30 19:40:24 Updated At 2026-06-30 19:40:24