England vs DR Congo

England have never lost a World Cup match against African teams, winning 5 and drawing 4 from 9 games.

England's all-time World Cup knockout-stage record: 10W-4D-10L.

Harry Kane is England's top scorer at this World Cup so far, with 3 goals.

England went unbeaten through the group stage (2W-1D-0L).

England are unbeaten in their last 5 fixtures (including friendlies), going 4W-1D-0L with 10 goals scored and 2 goals conceded.

England are one of 10 teams to have made 5 changes to their starting XI between their last two matches at this World Cup.

This is DR Congo's first-ever World Cup knockout-stage appearance.

DR Congo have conceded 5 goals in their last five fixtures (including friendlies), compared to just 2 goals in the five before that.

Yoane Wissa is DR Congo's top scorer at this World Cup so far, with 3 goals.

DR Congo have won 0 of their 3 World Cup matches against European teams (0W-1D-2L).

DR Congo have conceded in each of their last 4 fixtures (including friendlies), going 1W-1D-2L with 5 goals scored and 5 goals conceded.

DR Congo have conceded in each of their last 6 World Cup matches, going 1W-1D-4L with 4 goals scored and 17 goals conceded. A repeat in their next match would be their longest such run in World Cup history.

European teams have not lost their last 6 World Cup matches against African teams (4W-2D).

England and DR Congo have never met at a World Cup before — this is their first meeting.