Harry Kane's late brace rescued England from a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo at the World Cup, extending their impressive knockout run and setting up a daunting clash with Mexico at the Azteca.
Harry Kane’s late double pulled England back from the brink against the Democratic Republic of Congo, turning what could have been an embarrassing World Cup exit into a nervy 2-1 victory — and setting up a mouth-watering last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico.
According to The Guardian’s coverage, England were a goal down at half-time, with assistant manager Anthony Barry urging calm in his team talk and warning against playing what he called
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