England completed a dramatic late turnaround to come from behind and beat DR Congo 2-1 through a Harry Kane brace in a thrilling World Cup last-32 clash.
The Three Lions were on the brink of a shocking early exit until their talisman produced two moments of superb quality to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
DR Congo went ahead within seven minutes of the game when Brian Cipenga stunned England as his effort caught Jordan Pickford out at his near post.
Jude Bellingham proved to be England’s biggest threat in the first half with two headers which nearly found their way past the superb Lionel Mpasi, who made numerous fantastic saves to keep Thomas Tuchel’s side at bay.
Marcus Rashford had a shot cleared off the line by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and England were controversially denied a penalty just before the break when Kane took a touch past Mpasi in the box and went down claiming to have been fouled, but the referee waved away the incessant appeals.
Yoane Wissa nearly doubled DR Congo’s lead on the stroke of half-time, his close range effort hitting the post.
England came out lacking urgency, and were very lacklustre until after the hydration break. Kane met substitute Anthony Gordon’s cross in the 75th minute to equalise – and send the nation into rapture.
From that moment, the momentum completely shifted, and Kane put England ahead in the 86th minute when he rifled a sensational effort from the edge of the box which flew past Mpasi into the top corner.
The win means England will meet the co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in a mouthwatering clash at 1am kick-off UK Time on Monday 6 July.
