England, Harry Kane and DR Congo
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It was a great escape from England against DR Congo – and it was their captain fantastic Harry Kane who got them out of jail in Atlanta. Kieran Jackson and Miguel Delaney discuss where Kane's double ranks in all-time England World Cup moments: Can Djed Spence possibly start again against Mexico after his struggles?
HARRY KANE saved England with a late double to send the Three Lions to Mexico City. But only after Thomas Tuchel’s side had stared humiliation in the face. England were just 16 minutes away from
England captain Harry Kane paid a sweet tribute to his children after rescuing the nation’s World Cup hopes with a late double against the Democratic Republic of Congo.Kane’s brace overturned a shock 1-0 deficit and sent the Three Lions through to a last-16 tie against Mexico in Mexico City.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Osasu Obayiuwana as Harry Kane’s second-half double sees England past DR Congo and there is late drama between Senegal and Belgium
England and DR Congo meet in Atlanta on Wednesday with a spot in the last 16 on the line. Thomas Tuchel’s side are the heavy favorites but they have struggled to break down stubborn defenses so far at this tournament and they need Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to click in attack once again.
The former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder backtracked after Harry Kane's exploits against DR Congo. (contains affiliate links)
MEXICO wasted no time addressing their looming clash with England after the Three Lions squeezed past DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. And they had warning for their visiting opponents, too.
Declan Rice has hailed "ridiculous" Harry Kane as a "proper leader" after the captain’s clinical brace rescued England from a potential World Cup disaster against DR Congo. The Three Lions midfielder admitted he was left stunned by Kane’s finishing ability as Thomas Tuchel's side secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory to reach the round of 16.
