In starting against Democratic Republic of Congo, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo made a record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP

England launched their World Cup bid with a frantic 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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