DR Congo manager warns England of World Cup upset, says team has been practicing penalties
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John Cross
Summary
DR Congo manager Sebastien Desabre has warned his team is ready to cause a major World Cup upset against England in the round of 32, with players specifically practicing penalties in anticipation of a shootout. Despite being heavy underdogs, DR Congo have shown promise by holding Portugal to a draw and defeating Uzbekistan in the group stage.
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· 2 pulledSebastien Desabre insists DR Congo are ready to pull off a World Cup shock - and warned his players have been practising penalties.
Desabre says his players are already penalty experts and also warned they are ready to cause a major upset in the last
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