Kane Rescues England After DR Congo Scare
Harry Kane scored in the 81st and 86th minutes as England rallied past DR Congo and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
- Captain Harry Kane secured England's place in the World Cup last 16 by scoring two late goals against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
- After just seven minutes, Brian Cipenga put the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead, while goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi frustrated Jude Bellingham repeatedly as England struggled early.
- With 15 minutes remaining, substitute Anthony Gordon crossed for Kane to head in the equalizer; Kane then smashed his 13th career World Cup goal into the net 11 minutes later.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel said, "We had the worst start possible," after the draining 90 minutes, though the victory saved England from potential World Cup humiliation.
- England faces co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Monday, where Tuchel's side must improve significantly after Mexico won all four of their tournament games.
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World Cup: Harry Kane, England into round of 16 with win vs Congo
ATLANTA— England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City. Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday. READ: World Cup: Harry Kane ties England record in 4-2 win over Croatia The late victory, England’s second ever at the World Cup after conceding the first goal, earned the 1966 champio…
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