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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons at Atlanta Stadium

‘Let the children watch’: Tuchel on England’s 1am BST kick-off after Kane rescue act

Harry Kane shouts with joy after his second goal that turned around the last-32 match against DR Congo
Harry Kane shouts with joy after his second goal that turned around the last-32 match against DR Congo. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters

Harry Kane came to England’s rescue as they avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to set up a last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico next week.

The Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the last 15 minutes to save manager Thomas Tuchel’s blushes after Brian Cipenga had given the African side a shock early lead. It was the first time that England have won a game at the World Cup after conceding the first goal since beating West Germany in the 1966 final at Wembley.

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