England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
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Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Eberechi Eze is an England midfielder who plays for Crystal Palace.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Jordan Pickford is the goalkeeper for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Lionel Mpasi is a goalkeeper known for making crucial saves.
Marc Guehi is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Nico O'Reilly is a defender for the England national football team.
Noni Madueke is an England football player who plays as a forward.
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BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
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