Kane Rescue Sets Up Azteca Nightmare

Harry Kane dragged England over the line again, his brace securing a nervy 2-1 victory over DR Congo and booking a Round of 16 berth, but the performance exposed familiar tactical cracks ahead of a daunting trip to the Estadio Azteca. The Bayern Munich striker struck twice to see off a spirited Congolese side that refused to buckle, ensuring the Three Lions survived a group stage that felt more perilous than it should have been. While the result keeps the World Cup dream alive, the margin was slender and the control often non-existent, raising serious questions about Thomas Tuchel’s ability to organize this side against elite opposition.