England forced into Rice right-back switch against DR Congo

DR Congo pushed England to the edge and forced a tactical rethink, Declan Rice was deployed at right-back specifically to handle the Congolese threat in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup (1). England's bench, described as a "special operations team" of substitutes, proved decisive in the 2–1 result that ended Congo's knockout run (1). Your team identified and attacked England's right-hand side, leaving it exposed throughout the contest. That is the level of respect a Leopards side earns when it forces a World Cup heavyweight to reshape its entire lineup just to survive.