Harry Kane Fires England Into Last 16 With 2 Late Goals as Mexico Awaits
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1
Harry Kane Fires England Into Last 16 With 2 Late Goals as Mexico Awaits
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1
Summary
Harry Kane struck in the 75th and 86th minutes to turn a 1-0 deficit into England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo, rescuing a World Cup campaign that had been sliding toward a major upset.
Anthony Gordon helped spark the comeback with involvement in both goals, while DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had kept England at bay with a string of saves before Kane finally broke through.
The brace sent Thomas Tuchel’s side into a last-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico, easing immediate pressure on a coach who faced heavy scrutiny after England’s poor display.
Kane now has 5 goals at this World Cup, 13 in tournament history and 84 for England, moving above Pele on the World Cup list and level with Ferenc Puskas on all-time international goals.
England’s reward is a tougher test at the Azteca, where Mexico have lost only 2 of their last 88 competitive home games and are unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches.