Rice returns as England make three changes for DR Congo clash

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ATLANTA, July 1 : England made three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 game against Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice back in the midfield.

• Rice returns with Morgan Rogers dropping to the bench

• England boss Thomas Tuchel selects Noni Madueke in place of Bukayo Saka

• Djed Spence starts at right back

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• DR Congo make one change from side who beat Uzbekistan, Ngalayel Mukau replacing Cedric Bakambu

Lineups:

England: Jordan Pickford; Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham; Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Noni Madueke.

DR Congo: Lionel Mpasi; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku; Ngalayel Mukau, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki; Brian Cipenga, Yoane Wissa.

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