what is England’s path to the final?
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England have qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup by winning their group.
The Three Lions weren’t always in top form, but with seven points from three matches, did enough to finish ahead of Croatia in second, third-placed Ghana, and bottom side Panama.
Now that the group stage has concluded, Thomas Tuchel’s men know the path they must negotiate if they are to reach the final.
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If they manage it, it will be their third major tournament final of the decade.
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Analysis
England’s reward for progressing to the knockout rounds is a tie in Atlanta with DR Congo, who finished third in Group K after drawing with Portugal, losing to Colombia, and beating Uzbekistan.
The Leopards are ranked 46th in the world, conceded only three goals in those three group-stage fixtures, and boast significant Premier League experience in Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa, West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Burnley centre-back Axel Tuanzebe and Sunderland left-back Arthur Masuaku.
They became the first team from Sub-Saharan Africa to qualify for the World Cup in 1974, under their former name Zaire, and in their second finals appearance, are now competing in the knockout stages for the first time.
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