Kane's brace secures England's place in knockout stage

After DR Congo opened the scoring, England persisted and earned a vital equaliser when Harry Kane rose above the defence in the 75th minute. Four minutes later, his second strike sealed the 2-1 comeback. The captain said the victory felt "amazing" because the team never lost belief. Coach Thomas Tuchel lauded Kane as a true leader who makes a difference in big matches, noting that the second goal was the match‑winner.