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Wow, what a story is developing in Atlanta.

Could England become the latest European heavyweight to exit the competition?

DR Congo head to the sheds with a 1-0 lead after that early Brian Cipenga strike.

The Three Lions were an absolute shambles for that goal, with Cipenga afforded acres of space on the edge of the penalty area, and Jordan Pickford beaten too easily, but since the hydration break, England has dominated.

Lionel Mpasi has been immense in goal for the Congolese, making a string of remarkable saves, while the Three Lions also had a very creditable penalty claim waved away.

But the Leopards have remained dangerous on the counterattack, and really, should be 2-0 up, with Yoanne Wissa hitting the post from point blank range after a scything raid down the right.

We are 45 minutes away from another stunning World Cup boilover.