Can England live up to expectations versus DR Congo?
After finishing top of Group L, England begin their World Cup knockout journey against DR Congo in Atlanta this afternoon. In a match they are expected to win, many will instead be looking at the manner of their performance in major tournament knockout football. However, in a tournament already full of upsets, England will need to ensure they are not the next victim of a smaller nation springing a surprise on the established football elite.
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Harry Kane became England’s best ever goalscorer at World Cups versus Panama, and England’s captain now has 11 World Cup goals, eclipsing Gary Lineker’s longstanding record of 10. The former Spurs striker will be hungry for more and is 10/3 with CopyBet to score two or more goals in 90 minutes.
Bukayo Saka returned to the starting line-up versus Panama and provided the assist (which as an Arsenal player of course came from a corner) for Jude Bellingham’s opener. Saka’s assist threat could be complemented by a goal against DR Congo and Saka is 13/2 to score and assist this afternoon.
DR Congo’s main threat is likely to come from Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa, who already has 3 goals in the tournament including a brace in DR Congo’s crucial 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their final game in Group K. The former Brentford man is 21/5 to score anytime.
Can England avoid an upset in Atlanta?
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Odds correct at the time of writing.