Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday. The key midfielder was rested for the 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw with Ghana last Tuesday.

Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria's stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine are headed to the knockout stage.

Uzbekistan leads 1-0 over DR Congo after a glorious goal from Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Both teams need a win in order to stand a chance of advancing to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams,

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Osasu Obayiuwana and Jacob Steinberg as England top their group with a somewhat unconvincing 2-0 victory against Panama

Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga will miss their key World Cupclash against Uzbekistan on Saturday because he was not granted a ​United States visa.