Mpasi leads DR Congo against England as both teams eye a place in the Round of 16
Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi lead DR Congo as the Leopards face England in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter on Wednesday.
England manager has named a strong starting lineup featuring Jordan Pickford in goal, with Harry Kane leading the attack alongside Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke. Declan Rice anchors the midfield, while Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Djed Spence are included in defence.
England’s starting XI: Pickford, Konsa, O’Reilly, Rice, Guehi, Anderson, Kane, Bellingham, Rashford, Madueke, Spence.
The Three Lions also have several experienced players on the bench, including John Stones, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Reece James and Jordan Henderson.
DR Congo, meanwhile, will rely on Mpasi between the posts, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba and Arthur Masuaku forming the backline. Yoane Wissa spearheads the attack, supported by Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Mukau, Mbuku and Cipenga.
DR Congo’s starting XI: Mpasi, Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Masuaku, Mukau, Mbuku, Moutoussamy, Sadiki, Cipenga, Wissa.
The winner of the knockout tie will progress to the Round of 16 to face Mexico.
