Harry Kane saves the Brits in the nick of time, lifts England into Round of 16, where Mexico awaits
Harry Kane scored two late goals to lead England to a comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The win secures England's spot in the Round of 16, where they are set to face Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
Hollywood couldn’t have written this any better if it tried. England will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on Sunday night at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, pitting two powerhouses looking to rewrite history. But first, England had to get there, and it did so in dramatic fashion. The Brits trailed the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 late in the game on Wednesday in Atlanta. As the clock ticked past the 70th minute, desperation set in for England as Congo eyed the impossible.
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