World Cup: England face DR Congo hurdle, USA set eyes on Round of 16 place

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.
Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively — and England don’t want to be next.
The Three Lions are aiming to end a 60-year wait to collect a major trophy, but their coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players that they are facing a team in Atlanta with nothing to lose.
“I feel it is a privilege to be in these situations. I think we can just accept it, we are t...