Harry Kane Fires England Into World Cup Last 16 With 2 Goals, Setting Mexico Tie
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 1
Harry Kane Fires England Into World Cup Last 16 With 2 Goals, Setting Mexico Tie
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 1
Summary
England came from 1-0 down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring in the 75th minute and again four minutes from time.
Brian Cipenga's early strike exposed England's shaky back line, but substitutes changed the game as Anthony Gordon set up both Kane goals and Eberechi Eze helped spark the late rally.
Kane became the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout match since Gary Lineker against Cameroon in 1990, underlining how heavily England relied on their captain.
The win keeps Thomas Tuchel's side alive despite another unconvincing display and sends them into a last-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.