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England face a tough test against DR Congo in the World Cup. The DRC manager, Sébastien Desabre, has a clear strategy for facing stronger teams, using a back five formation.
What are DR Congo's tactics?
The DRC team has not relied on fortune, with opposing teams generating low-value opportunities. They have allowed only four more shots than England in their respective penalty areas during the group stage.
How have DR Congo performed?
The DRC team has held sides rated 19th, sixth and 17th respectively to just two goals across three games.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win |
What's next for England?
England will need to unsettle the DRC's back five, with their dribbling in advanced areas improving throughout the tournament. They have completed four opposition-half take-ons in the Croatia match, six v Ghana and seven last time out.
England's recent form has been 2W-0D-2L, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17. They are currently on a 2-game winning run, with their next fixture against Spain at home on 2026-09-26. R. James is currently sidelined. The task may be as simple as England needing to be more clinical, as they have missed nine Opta-defined big chances in the group stage.
