England find themselves 1-0 down against DR Congo at half-time in their World Cup round of 32 clash.
Thomas Tuchel made three changes to his starting line-up, with Djed Spence, Declan Rice and Noni Madueke replacing Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka.
England were looking for a stress-free afternoon in Atalanta, having already seen European heavyweights Germany and Netherlands crash out at this stage.
But a goal from Brian Cipenga in the seventh minute separates the sides.
Our chief reporter, John Cross, and football reporter Ryan Taylor are inside Atlanta Stadium to bring you the latest news and information.
Stay tuned as Mirror Football brings you updates throughout tonight’s clash.
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Bellingham’s shot from a tight angle took a dangerous deflection but there was Mpasi to stick out a left hand.
That’s three times Bellingham has been denied by Congo’s goalkeeper – or should we say superhero?
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Congo counter from the corner and Marc Guehi makes a huge interception to stop a big chance.
Marcus Rashford goes up the other end and hits the side netting with his shot.
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Arthur Masuaku heads clear the inswinger for another corner.
This time, it’ll be an outswinger.
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The first set piece of the second half.
Declan Rice needs to improve from the opening 45.
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Ollie Watkins was out longer than any other England substitute at half-time.
Perhaps it’ll be the Aston Villa striker who gets called for.
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That was a terrible half but England improved significantly during the ‘second quarter’ following the hydration break.
Despite the criticism, it was actually helpful to the Three Lions on this one occasion.
They are creating chances but just can’t find a way through right now.
If they attack like that in the second half and tighten things up at the back, they might have a chance.
I would consider readying a number of subs – this could be Ivan Toney time.
He’s a penalty box threat and can be a real handful in there.
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England have 45 minutes to salvage their World Cup dream.
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That will split opinion.
Thomas Tuchel is sticking to his guns.
Unsurprisingly, DR Congo haven’t made any subs.
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England assistant manager Anthony Barry to BBC One: “We still have 45 to play. Obviously, to concede an early goal to a team that plays this style of football is never a good thing.
“It can normally carry you into a state of shock. It is something that has released us guys. We have taken the handbrake off.
“We have created many, many, many chances. The goalkeeper is man of the match so far. It is not a time to panic.”
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Jordan Pickford 4 -He just cannot be beaten any his near post like that. He is having a poor World Cup.
Djed Spence 4 – Let’s be honest, on the back of the season he’s had, quite how he’s ended up at this World Cup is anyone’s guess. Exposed.
Ezri Konsa 5 – Unwittingly went close to equalising but the England defence was exposed again.
Marc Guehi 6 – The calmest man in defence – which is not saying a lot. Back four issues again.
Nico O’Reilly 5 – His aerial threat and defending was important but none of the defenders played well.
Declan Rice 5 – Screamed at the bench in frustration after England conceded.
Elliot Anderson 5 – So quiet and subdued. Did not look anywhere near his best.
Noni Madueke 5 – Got the nod over Saka and it just did not work. Offered no cover and little end product.
Jude Bellingham 6 – Booked. Went close with a header but you could see the frustration building.
Marcus Rashford 5 – Let a ball go under his foot to pre-empt the first hydration break. Had one cleared off the line.
Harry Kane 5 – Had one chance taken off his toe. DR Congo kept him very quiet and frustrated.
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Well then, England trail at the break and are staring down the barrel of a World Cup exit.
Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal has made the difference, but should England have had a penalty?
That’ll dominate the half-time chatter.
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Kane is denied by Mpasi from the corner!
England cannot find a way through.
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Surely the last action of the first half.
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And it’s Bellinghm who’s denied once more.
A strong right hand from the Congo goalkeeper.
What a game he’s having.
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Paul Robinson to BBC Radio 5Live: “Wow. They have got that wrong. They have got that so wrong.
“That’s not just me being patriotic, that is a penalty. The contact is there.”
Alan Shearer on BBC One: “There is contact, there is no doubt. For me that is a penalty.
“Kane may have made the most of it but the keeper has come out and his hands are there. If he is going to come rushing out like that with his hands as a forward you have every right to make connection and go down.”
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Can England find an equaliser?
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Harry Kane goes down in the penalty area after Mpasi comes charging out… but it’s given as a dive!
And to England’s fury, it hasn’t gone to a VAR review.
Replays showed that there was contact.
How crucial could that decision be?
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How has Wissa missed?
Wan-Bissaka’s cross took a slight deflection off Nico O’Reilly and somehow, Wissa hits the woodwork.
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It’s end-to-end stuff here, with Mbuku winning a corner.
England look so vulnerable at the back.
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Marcus Rashford does well to draw a foul on the left flank, but Rice’s effort from the kick-off is poor.
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Wan-Bissaka blocks Madueke’s shot on the line!
Seconds before, Harry Kane was denied by a superb tackle from Axel Tuanzebe.
England are making Congo worry now.
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Congo’s goalscorer, Cipenga, has got Spence’s number.
The England right-back is having a torrid time defensively, being turned inside and out.
Thomas Tuchel might be regretting his team selection.
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Jude Bellingham was spotted screaming at the England in frustration bench moments after DR Congo took a 1-0 lead over them in the World Cup on Wednesday evening.
Brian Cipenga handed the Three Lions a mountain to climb just seven minutes into the encounter, beating Jordan Pickford at his near post before wheeling away in jubilation.
Declan Rice was spotted arguing with team-mates in frustration following the error England were punished for, while Real Madrid talent Bellingham threw his arms up in vexation while he turned to Thomas Tuchel’s bench and made his feelings clear.
Jude Bellingham was furious after England conceded to DR Congo(Image: (Photo by Evrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images))
Now that is England’s best chance.
Rice whips in a cross for Bellingham to latch onto, but his header is well saved by Mpasi.
That hydration break has worked a treat for England.
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Ezri Konsa didn’t know much about it, but that’s the closest England have come.
Rice’s free-kick tumbled through to the Aston Villa defender, with the ball bouncing off him and going wide.
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Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki goes into the book after taking down Djed Spence.
Declan Rice to swing in a free-kick from the right-hand side.
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England fans have spent the first three games booing the hydration break. There were boos this time, but this time they were solely reserved for the players. This one may have come at a good time according to ex-England international Aaron Lennon.
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Noni Madueke goes down in the box after contact with Arthur Masuaku.
But referee Adham Makhadmeh waves away England’s appeals.