The Three Lions booked their spot in the next stage thanks to the predatory instincts of Harry Kane. After Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo a shock lead inside seven mintues, the captain struck twice in the final 15 minutes to secure a 2-1 win. The comeback was historic, marking only the second time in history that England have won a FIFA World Cup match after conceding the opening goal, following the 1966 final.
Kane, who now has 13 World Cup goalsspoke about the mental toughness required in knockout football. “We spoke about people having hero moments. It can be anyone in the team, whether it’s me, a save, a block from the defenders, whoever it is. We have hero moments and for me it was today,” the Bayern frontman said. “You have to stay patient in these games. The last couple of games have been similar and obviously when you get to knockout football the pressure is higher, the risk is higher.”
