Harry Kane freak: 4 key things about England's tough comeback win against DR Congo

"Don't panic — everything is fine" was the message England's singers told themselves as they watched their team struggle to victory against 46th-ranked DR Congo. This competition is very exciting. England were denied a penalty, much to the chagrin of the English media, had a shot cleared by a corner, and were the only team to score a goal for 74 minutes. Then Harry Kane happened. twice. English qualified for the round of 16, but had to be under a lot of pressure. Four takeaways from the 2-1 win over DR Congo:

1. Harry Kane doesn't need the whole match. He had enough of a moment.

As is often the case in English matches, Congo DR scored a goal early in the match with 7 minutes to go. But Kane appears at the most important moments. In the 75th minute, England equalized by intercepting Anthony Gordon's run. He scored again in the 86th minute.

1. The penalty decision should be very good.

In the 43rd minute, with England trailing, Jude Bellingham fouled Harry Kane and was thought to have gone for a penalty. But the referee denied it. VAR has not been central to this.

1. Hello to Congo DR. You were worthy.

DR Congo's Brian Cipenga surprised England with a goal in the 7th minute. They have 74 minutes with the English team. Lionel Mpasi, the goalkeeper for Le Havre, denied five chances.

1. Doucet should turn around and go inside. Mexico faces.

English has qualified for the last round. But it still takes time to build the right team. The Mexican team has also established an important position.

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