Ezri Konsa played another full 90 minutes as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and reach the World Cup last 16.
England’s official match report confirmed that two late goals from Harry Kane sent Thomas Tuchel’s side through after a difficult night in Atlanta.
Reuters listed Konsa in England’s starting XI alongside Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Djed Spence in the back line. The Aston Villa defender completed the match as England survived a major scare.
Konsa Gives Villa Another World Cup Marker
For Villa, the result gives Unai Emery another useful international marker.
Konsa’s full 90 shows he remains firmly trusted in England’s knockout plans. That matters at a tournament where defensive rhythm, recovery and pressure minutes all carry weight.
ReadAstonVilla had already looked at Konsa’s England role before the DR Congo tie. His latest start now moves the story on.
England will face Mexico in the next round, giving Konsa another chance to strengthen his World Cup standing before returning to Villa’s Champions League preparations.
For Emery, the workload will need managing later. For now, Villa can take the positive.
Konsa is not just in the England squad. He is playing meaningful knockout minutes.
