Here is a look at the European sports newspaper player ratings for England vs DR Congo at the World Cup 2026. England were rescued by Harry Kane, who scored a fine double in the second half after DRC had raced to an early lead.
L’Equipe player ratings England vs DR Congo World Cup 2026
French newspaper L’Equipe thought that DRC’s starters were better than England’s on the evening (average rating of 5.5/10 for DRC versus 5/10 for England). They thought Djed Spence and Yoane Wissa both struggled for their respective teams (3/10 rating) while Kane and Congolese goalkeeper Mpasi were the pick of the players (8/10).
Declan Rice got a 6/10 from the French newspaper while Marcus Rashford was given a 5.
