England vs DR Congo: Rate the Players in World Cup Clash
Short overview
England's World Cup round of 32 match against DR Congo is underway. Fans can rate both sets of players out of 10, with final ratings based on average scores from BBC Sport users. The rater closes 30 minutes after full-time.
England's World Cup round of 32 match against DR Congo is now underway. Fans can participate in rating both sets of players out of 10, with the final ratings reflecting the average scores submitted by BBC Sport users. The player rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle, and users must be signed in to a BBC account to submit their ratings.
How the Player Ratings Work
Users can rate each player on a scale from 1 (give it up) to 10 (pure perfection). The ratings are collected during the match and for 30 minutes after full-time. Once the window closes, the displayed score represents the average of all submissions from BBC Sport users.
England Starting Lineup
The England lineup features key players including goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (No. 1), defenders N. O'Reilly (No. 3), M. Guéhi (No. 6), E. Konsa (No. 2), and D. Spence (No. 25). The midfield consists of D. Rice (No. 4), E. Anderson (No. 8), and J. Bellingham (No. 10). Forwards include M. Rashford (No. 11), N. Madueke (No. 20), and captain H. Kane (No. 9). Substitutes available are A. Gordon (No. 18) and B. Saka (No. 7).
DR Congo Starting Lineup
DR Congo's starting XI includes goalkeeper L. Mpasi (No. 1), defenders A. Masuaku (No. 26), A. Tuanzebe (No. 4), C. Mbemba (No. 22), and A. Wan-Bissaka (No. 2). Midfielders are N. Sadiki (No. 14), S. Moutoussamy (No. 8), and N. Mukau (No. 6). Forwards include B. Cipenga (No. 9), Y. Wissa (No. 20), and N. Mbuku (No. 7). Substitutes include M. Elia (No. 13).
How to Participate
To rate the players, fans must be signed in to a BBC account. The rater is accessible during the match and for 30 minutes after the final whistle. After that, the average ratings will be displayed.
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