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'Why not take advantage?' - did hydration breaks spark England comeback?
Key takeaways
- When the first hydration break took place in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match between England and DR Congo, the customary boos could be heard from the fans.
- While the majority of jeers were for something that has been viewed with negativity among supporters at this tournament, some of them will have been for England's performance too at that stage.
- But did the much-maligned splitting of the match into effectively quarters actually become something that helped England?
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
AFP via Getty Images Image caption, England boss Thomas Tuchel spoke to all his players during both hydration breaks
When the first hydration break took place in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match between England and DR Congo, the customary boos could be heard from the fans.
While the majority of jeers were for something that has been viewed with negativity among supporters at this tournament, some of them will have been for England's performance too at that stage.
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