Today17:09 BSTCongo goalkeeper downA nasty fall for Lionel Mpasi.He went high for a claim but collided with Chanel Mbemba.Congo medical staff are treating him.Today17:08 BSTA stunning startWow.Congo lead in Atlanta after just seven minutes.A switch of play found Brian Cipenga in acres of space on the left-hand side of the penalty area, and he drilled the ball past Jordan Pickford at his near post for his first international goal on only his second start.Today17:07 BSTGOAL: England 0-1 DR Congo (Cipenga)England go behind...‌Today17:03 BSTEarly offside flagIt goes against Congo's Yoanna Wissa.The Newcastle striker has scored three goals at the World Cup.Today17:00 BSTKICK-OFF: England 0-0 DR CongoAnd we're off!(Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Today17:00 BSTEmpty seats on showIt is so noticeable that, just before kick-off, there are big pockets of empty seats.You might see them on the TV coverage but there's rows and then fours and fives.There must be designated areas for fans and there are gaps in the DR Congo areas.But it's way beyond that - empty seats all over the stadium.‌Today16:53 BSTNational anthems timeUp first, God Save the King.Today16:52 BSTTeams in the tunnelAnd they're on their way out!Today16:50 BSTOdds for England vs DR CongoCheck out bet365 for the latest odds on tonight's match.England - 2/7Draw - 4/1DR Congo - 11/1And if you're looking for something more specific.Kane to score a header - 11/4England to qualify, Kane 2+ Shots on Target, Bellingham 2+ Shots on Target - 9/2Bellingham to both score and assist - 14/1England, Belgium and USA to win - 2.87/118+ | UK only | begambleaware.org‌Today16:47 BSTPickford brings up new landmarkThere has been a bit of debate about England's number one during the early part of the tournament. But Tuchel, like his predecessor Southgate is in no doubt. Tonight's game will be his 30TH consecutive major competition start. His wife Megan Davison is in the crowd to soak it all in.Today16:45 BSTBoth sets of supporters in good voiceNothing gets the stadium going like a quick blast of Sweet Caroline. The support that follows England is amazing and today it is astonishing - must be 80 per cent of the fans in the stadium.The cost to do this trip is amazing. Fans brilliantly behaved and from all sorts of places across the world - including England of course!The profile of the England fan has changed in this World Cup. Quite a few ex-pats, families and maybe a few more corporate. That is for obvious reasons but in Atlanta last night there were so many fans from great clubs like Bradford, Brighton... the list is endless.All bases covered which just highlights the effort fans from all over have made such an effort. There was a wonderful colourful and loud pocket of DR Congo fans cheering as the names of their team are read out.Aaron Wan-Bissaka gets a huge cheer - I bet he'd have a chance for England if he had not switched allegiances. Yoan Wissa, their big hope and dangerman, gets a great roar.Congo boss Sebastien Desabre spoke about being motivated against England, Premier League stars and being well prepared.They are really up for this. They made life hard for Portugal - so don't expect anything other than a nervous difficult game.(Image: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)Today16:43 BSTAtmosphere is building across the countryWhile supporters are filtering into the Atlanta Stadium, fans are also cramming into venues up and down the nation to watch the game on big screens. Boxpark Shoreditch is always home to viral celebrations, but for now they are just warming up for kick off. 20 minutes to goWorld Cup: Atmosphere builds at Boxpark Shoreditch ahead of England vs DR Congo‌Today16:43 BSTEngland's injury boostJarell Quansah was expected to miss tonight's fixture after picking up an ankle injury against Panama.But the defender has been named among England's substitutes.Reece James, however, remains sidelined because of a hamstring injury but could return for the potential clash with Mexico.(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Today16:34 BSTWho's refereeing the match?Referee Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan will be in charge of tonight's game.He'll be assisted by fellow Jordanians Mohammad Al-Kalaf and Ahmad Al-Roalle.(Image: Megan Briggs/Getty Images)Today16:29 BSTFamiliar names in DR Congo line-upFive players in DR Congo's starting XI ply their trade in England.Those are Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Arthur Masuaku (West Ham), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) and Yoane Wissa (Newcastle).Meanwhile, Congo captain Chancel Mbemba - now of Lille - spent three years at Newcastle.(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)‌Today16:23 BSTElsewhere tonightAfter we're done and dusted in Atlanta - whatever time that may be - there are two more games to come.Belgium take on Senegal in Seattle at 9pm UK time before co-hosts USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco at 1am.(Image: Christopher Morris/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Today16:18 BSTMexican shirts spottedThere are all different kinds of national and club shirts dotted around the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta - but one is more prevalent than others - outside of England and DR Congo.It's the green strip of Mexico.The general consensus is that these fans are local to Atlanta and want to soak in the atmosphere of a World Cup game.But it's also a chance to scout and hate-watch on England, who would face Mexico in the round of 16 at the Azteca, if they win today.DR Congo will be keen to upset the odds, however.Today16:14 BSTEngland fan bumps into DR Congo starEngland fan Sammy Stephens was on his way into Downtown Atlanta when he realised he was standing next to a DR Congo player in his hotel lift.The Three Lions supporter, from Kent, had just checked into the Grand Hyatt when he discovered the entire DR Congo side was staying on the floor above him.In a short video, he wished left-back Joris Kayembe good luck in a light-hearted moment before going his separate ways.Defender Kayembe has come off the bench in each of DR Congo's World Cup matches so far and he currently plays for Belgian side Genk.He did actually earn two caps for Belgium in 2020 before switching international allegiance.‌Today16:07 BSTAnalysis of England's XIThomas Tuchel has absolutely done the right thing with Djed Spence at right back.The Spurs full-back is far from ideal - he's struggled in a struggling team this past season - but is a natural and in the absence of Reece James, it was the only way forward.The other option was to move Ezri Konsa across and put John Stones into defence - but that would disrupt the partnership between Marc Guehi and Konsa.The real surprise for me was Noni Madueke over Bukayo Saka but that says to me that Tuchel does not think Saka is fully fit.Saka has been struggling with Achilles issues and we've just not seen him at his best.We got a taste of his best from the bench against Croatia.So maybe that is the plan again...Marcus Rashford is the best choice on the left wing.(Image: Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today16:05 BSTScorching temperatures outsideThe heat in Atlanta is incredible - almost as bad as a London heatwave.But inside, under this roof with full air conditioning, you definitely need a jacket.It's a mind-blowing stadium.The England fans outside are overwhelming. Remarkable support.(Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Today15:59 BST'Line-up will cause debate'England have made three changes to the side that beat Panama 2-0 in New Jersey.Djed Spence, Declan Rice and Noni Madueke are recalled; out go Jarell Quansah, Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka.Saka's condition is still being managed and this will be Madueke's third start of the World Cup.There is also a hidden boost among the subs as Quansah has been named on the bench.Thomas Tuchel said yesterday that he wouldn't be involved, alongside Reece James but his ankle issue has healed well.It's a line-up that will cause debate.There was a chance Ezri Konsa could be shifted to right-back but that would have meant recalling John Stones, something Tuchel doesn't seem too sure on at this stage.This is a big opportunity for Spence to showcase why he deserves to keep his spot as James continues to recover from a hamstring strain.(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)‌Today15:56 BSTWhy Tuchel has shaken up his XIEngland are yet to go unchanged from game to game at this World Cup, with three more alterations tonight.Firstly, Djed Spence comes in at right-back for the injured Jarell Quansah.Declan Rice is back in midfield at the expense of Morgan Rogers, allowing Jude Bellingham to return to his No.10 role.And Noni Madueke has regained his place on the right of attack from Bukayo Saka, whose fitness still seems to be a concern.Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, keeps his place on the left for the second game in a row.(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Today15:51 BSTEngland in the houseThe players have had a look at the pitch and are in the dressing room preparing for the warm-ups.Just over an hour until kick-off now.(Image: Odd ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)Today15:46 BSTLatest oddsCheck out bet365 for the latest odds on tonight's match.England - 2/7Draw - 4/1DR Congo - 11/1And if you're looking for something more specific.Kane to score a header - 11/4England to qualify, Kane 2+ Shots on Target, Bellingham 2+ Shots on Target - 9/2Bellingham to both score and assist - 14/1England, Belgium and USA to win - 2.87/118+ | UK only | begambleaware.org‌Today15:42 BSTCONFIRMED: England and DR Congo line-upsEngland XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; KaneDR Congo XI: Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Masuaku; Sadiki, Moutoussamy, Mbuku, Mukau; Cipenga, WissaToday15:30 BSTICYMI: England or Congo's next opponentsIt'll be Mexico - in Mexico City no less - for the winner of tonight's clash.El Tri beat Ecuador 2-0 on home soil in the early hours this morning following a lengthy delay to kick-off due to a thunderstorm.The round-of-16 tie would be played 2,240m above sea level, with sweltering heat expected.(Image: Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Today15:23 BSTFans arrivingAn escalator in a football stadium?Swanky.(Image: Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)‌Today15:10 BSTScotland fans in Atlanta backing CongoThese four brave Scottish fans have really entered the Three Lions den.All wearing Scotland shirts they are inside the stadium supporting England’s opponents Congo.Jim Simpson, 65, his son Jim Simpson, 37, and friend Ryan Filpi, 40 and son Callum Filpi, 12, are part of the Tartan Army.“It’s been very good spirited - so far,” joked Jim from Motherwell, Lanarkshire.“We got tickets before we knew England would be played here.“Of course we want Congo to win.“Come on Congo!”World Cup: Scotland fans supporting DR Congo against England in Atlanta Today14:51 BSTRashford and Madueke 'set to start'Marcus Rashford will keep his place on the left for England against DR Congo, while Noni Madueke will replace Bukayo Saka on the opposite flank, according to reports.Rashford struggled to impress against Panama but has reportedly held off competition from Anthony Gordon to keep his spot.Saka has been nursing an Achilles problem and looks likely to be replaced by Arsenal teammate Madeueke.Today14:41 BSTEngland fans arrive at the stadiumFans are starting to trickle in now as we get closer to kick off.England supporters will be hoping for a comfortable afternoon against minnows DR Congo with the chance to book a spot in the last 16 against Mexico at the Azteca.World Cup: England fans begin arriving for DR Congo clash ‌‌