How this is still the Harry Kane team

Harry Kane came to England’s rescue like so many times before as his double against DR Congo saved the Three Lions from a humiliating exit in the World Cup last 32. Huge underdogs DR Congo had surged into an early lead thanks to Brian Cipenga’s ninth-minute goal, as he beat Jordan Pickford at the near post, and England were frustrated thereafter – with Kane denied a penalty on the stroke of half-time. But the skipper came to the rescue as he nodded home Anthony Gordon’s cross 15 minutes from time and then thundered in an 86th-minute winner to stave off a humiliating defeat and send them into the last 16. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n Independent Sport brings you the latest and greatest in global sporting events, featuring expert analysis and reliable updates from the biggest fixtures on the planet. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /   / independentsport   Instagram /   / independentsport   X (Twitter) /   / independent   Facebook /   / theindependentonline   Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations