Congo DR unchanged as England make Saka call

The lineups are out, and Congo are unchanged

Sébastien Desabre has named the same XI that got Congo here. Noah Sadiki starts again, Cédric Bakambu leads the line alongside Yoane Wissa, and Ngal'ayel Mukau keeps his place in midfield (2). England have made headlines of their own: Declan Rice returns after sitting out the Panama match, and Noni Madueke starts ahead of Bukayo Saka, who is managing his fitness (3). Marcus Rashford also gets the nod (2).

A historic night, whatever happens

Congo DR have never played a World Cup knockout match before today. They face England as clear underdogs, but Desabre told his players this week that England are "not insurmountable." Former Congo defender Gabriel Zakuani agrees, pointing to "holes in England" that can be exploited. Thomas Tuchel has warned his squad against complacency, citing early exits by Germany and the Netherlands as a reminder.

Fan reactions

A lot of the noise is coming from England's side, where Saka sitting out has Arsenal fans debating the call. But the image doing the rounds is an England conga line led by a Congo DR supporter outside the stadium (5). That is the mood around this one. Full World Cup Day 21 discussion thread.