- A Harry Kane brace saved England from a shock World Cup exit against DR Congo in the round of 32 tie.
- DR Congo had surged into an early lead thanks to Brian Cipenga’s ninth-minute goal, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making a number of crucial saves from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford throughout the game.
- The Three Lions went into half-time 1-0 down after Kane was denied a penalty on the stroke of half-time, but the captain came to England’s rescue with a desperately needed 75th-minute equaliser before firing in a brilliant second goal four minutes from time.
- Thomas Tuchel’s side struggled to create chances during a nervous game which could have seen an embarrassing result for the Three Lions.
- England will now face co-hosts Mexico in the cauldron of the Estadio Azteca lined up after they beat Ecuador last night, with kick-off at 1am BST on Monday, 6 July.
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