Saka's form in doubt as England head into DR Congo knockout

DR Congo Wednesday, and Tuchel is under real heat

Your team face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday (1) (4). Roy Keane has not held back: "I don't think he has a clue what his best XI looks like" (4). Gary Neville is worried about Bukayo Saka. "He does not look right at all," Neville said, and Ian Wright backed him up, something looks off (6). This is a knockout tie with questions everywhere.

Who starts at right back?

Reece James and Jarell Quansah are both injured, and that has left a hole (3). Wayne Rooney wants Thomas Tuchel to start a Manchester United player there and has also offered advice on how to handle the DR Congo low block (5). The position is the biggest call of Tuchel's short tenure so far.

Saka's form is the other worry

Neville and Wright both flagged Saka's sharpness, and with Jude Bellingham, Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, and Marcus Rashford all in the squad, Tuchel has options if he wants to change it (6). Nobody is calling for Saka to be dropped, but the concern is real.

Ollie Watkins met Patrick Mahomes

A rare lighter note: Ollie Watkins has told the story of his meeting with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (7). The England striker recounted the encounter with the NFL star, a moment off the pitch before the serious business begins.