Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?
A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
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Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Javier Aguirre is the head coach of the Mexican national soccer team.
Sebastien Desabre is a French football manager who coaches the DR Congo national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
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