England’s match against DR Congo includes a tactical reshuffle involving Declan Rice, according to reports that focus on his positioning during the game. The coverage says Rice is moved to a role described as right-back during the contest as England trail 1-0 in the 71st minute. One report also places the development in the context of England’s preparations for their upcoming World Cup last-16 match versus Mexico, describing the deployment as a response to England’s defensive needs.
However, the reports do not indicate that Rice is permanently assigned to the right-back role for the Mexico clash. Instead, they present the move during the DR Congo game as an in-match adjustment. The information provided across the sources centers on the timing of the change—after England fall behind late in the second half—and on the expectation that England will address the right-back issue for the knockout fixture.
Overall, the accounts agree on the game moment when Rice is moved and the broader reference to England’s last-16 planning, while keeping the exact final lineup for Mexico outside the scope of the details given.
