England supporters are looking forward to the 'cauldron' of Mexico City after Harry Kane's two goals fuelled a dramatic comeback against DR Congo to book their place in the next stage of the World Cup

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Harry Kane struck twice late on against the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see England win 2-1 and go into the last 16 of the World Cup

England have made it to the final 16 stage after beating DR Congo

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England 2-1 DR Congo: The Three Lions survived a major scare after Kane’s double in Atlanta, setting up a last 16 tie with Mexico

The round of 32 clash with DR Congo proved to be far more problematic than hoped.

England skipper Harry Kane scored twice in the last 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1.

ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO: Harry Kane scored twice late on as Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and a date with Mexico

Harry Kane scored a late double as England came from behind to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico.

England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

England triumphed 2-1 over DR Congo, with Harry Kane netting two late goals after Brian Cipenga's early strike, securing a last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico.

England will face Mexico in the round of 16

The England captain struck twice late on to turn the match around against DR Congo and seal England's place in the last 16 of the World Cup

ATLANTA, USA: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last…

England skipper’s goals in the space of 11 minutes helped them overcome the African side, and a meeting with co-hosts Mexico | Football News

England were looking at World Cup embarrassment for most of the afternoon against DR Congo in Atlanta in their Round of 32 clash - but thankfully, Harry Kane stepped up and showed…

England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane dug England out of a massive hole with his two late goals to set up a mouthwatering last-16 tie with Mexico at the Azteca but Tuchel has plenty to ponder