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Ed Aarons in Kansas City

Fluency the key for Noni Madueke before England’s ‘difficult’ DR Congo test

Noni Madueke during England training in Kansas
Noni Madueke said it was crucial that England hold their nerve if the game against the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to penalties. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images

Noni Madueke has warned that England must not take the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lightly but expects a much more fluent attacking display than against Ghana during the group stages.

England struggled to break down Carlos Queiroz’s side in the 0-0 draw in Boston last week and the DRC are expected to employ the same counterattacking style for the last-32 tie in Atlanta on Wednesday. Madueke started against Croatia and Ghana before losing his place to his Arsenal ­teammate Bukayo Saka for the win against Panama.

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