From Lloyd Canfield at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
I feel like I might cry. Harry Kane. Take a bow.
Harry Kane, you are exactly who you think you are.
I am trying to write something beautiful about the best striker in world football, but to be honest, it is all a bit much.
I am overcome with emotion in Atlanta.
A goal that is simply a work of art from the England captain, and the best on the planet at what he does.
But Harry Kane is more than that.
A role model, of the highest order.
The first game back home that young children will be able to watch due to the time difference, and this is what they see.
The personification of a leader, a man who has stood tall and been counted when it mattered.
England a just a few minutes from moving onto Mexico City, and itâs thanks to him.
They will make movies and documentaries about him, they will write stories about him, hell, they have already been written, and none of them will do him justice.
Kane saves England
Where would England be without Kane since 2018�
The Three Lions captain took it upon himself to save his nationâs blushes in the second half.
But letâs not take anything away from super sub Gordon who picked up his second assist of the match.
And letâs not forget Andersonâs incredible through ball that released Bellingham whose miss chance led to the goal.
Itâs probably not the time to think about this, but England will have to start thinking about life after Kane â whenever the striker retiresâŠ
As things stand, the national team will really miss him.
Five minutes to go
England are oozing confidence now, the jitters theyâve been having throughout the entire match â before Kaneâs equaliser â are completely gone.
But time is running out and fatigue is piling up, Tuchel still has substitutions to make.
Expect Toney to come on if this goes to extra-time as he is a brilliant penalty taker.
Speaking of which, England might not want another spot-kick drama as Congo worked very hard on that during training.
From Lloyd Canfield at the Mercedes Benz Stadium
CROWN HIM KING HARRY.
ENGLAND HAVE A LEVELLER. ITâS HIM. OF COURSE ITâS HIM.
HE IS HIM.
Harry Kane has stepped up, once again, when his country needed him.
A deep cross finds Anthony Gordon at the back post, who delivers perfectly onto the forehead of Kane, who could find space in a Puregym at 6pm, maybe the only man on the planet who could.
His header is guided towards the bottom left corner, and really Mpasi should make the save, especially given how good heâs been.
But he doesnât.
England have a new lease of life, and will push for a winner now.
âPlease donât take me homeâ rings out once again from the supporters.
I echo their sentiment. The relief is palpable. You have to give huge credit to Thomas Tuchel for the substitutes heâs made to get England back in it too.
There we go!
We told you England would need one of their biggest stars to step up and take it upon himself, just like Bellingham did against Slovakia in the Last 16 of Euro 2024.
It wasnât an overhead kick or anything close to that, but what a clinical header by Kane! And an incredible assist by Gordon who has been so much more influential than Rashford down the left â that substitution was needed.
The Bayern superstarâs passionate celebration says it all, the Three Lions just got an elephant off their back.
This is a whole new game now, the leash is off for Tuchelâs players.
A risky move from Tuchel
England boss Tuchel is going all out in a fully attacking formation.
The German tactician hooks Spence, who put together a disappointing display in a position where heâs not most comfortable.
The Tottenham ace is replaced by Eze who moves to midfield and Rice will play at RIGHT-BACK.
The Arsenal star has played in that position with the Gunners this past season and becomes the FOURTH England player to cover this position at the World Cup after James, Quansah and Spence.
All or nothing from Tuchel as we are less than 20 minutes away from full-time.
You have got to be joking?
The song selected for the hydration break, which was again loudly booed, is âTake Me Home, Country Roadsâ.
It feels like a surreally sad moment for England right now.
Itâs irony personified.
Celebrating DR Congo fans are up on the 360 degree screen here at the Mercedes Benz stadium, with Thomas Tuchel absolutely losing it at his players on the pitch.
He needs this as badly as anyone inside this stadium.
England, the time for a comeback is now.
Go and do it for us.
Please. Someone be a hero.
I feel like I might cry. Harry Kane. Take a bow.
Harry Kane, you are exactly who you think you are.
I am trying to write something beautiful about the best striker in world football, but to be honest, it is all a bit much.
I am overcome with emotion in Atlanta.
A goal that is simply a work of art from the England captain, and the best on the planet at what he does.
But Harry Kane is more than that.
A role model, of the highest order.
The first game back home that young children will be able to watch due to the time difference, and this is what they see.
The personification of a leader, a man who has stood tall and been counted when it mattered.
England a just a few minutes from moving onto Mexico City, and itâs thanks to him.
They will make movies and documentaries about him, they will write stories about him, hell, they have already been written, and none of them will do him justice.
Kane saves England
Where would England be without Kane since 2018�
The Three Lions captain took it upon himself to save his nationâs blushes in the second half.
But letâs not take anything away from super sub Gordon who picked up his second assist of the match.
And letâs not forget Andersonâs incredible through ball that released Bellingham whose miss chance led to the goal.
Itâs probably not the time to think about this, but England will have to start thinking about life after Kane â whenever the striker retiresâŠ
As things stand, the national team will really miss him.
Five minutes to go
England are oozing confidence now, the jitters theyâve been having throughout the entire match â before Kaneâs equaliser â are completely gone.
But time is running out and fatigue is piling up, Tuchel still has substitutions to make.
Expect Toney to come on if this goes to extra-time as he is a brilliant penalty taker.
Speaking of which, England might not want another spot-kick drama as Congo worked very hard on that during training.
From Lloyd Canfield at the Mercedes Benz Stadium
CROWN HIM KING HARRY.
ENGLAND HAVE A LEVELLER. ITâS HIM. OF COURSE ITâS HIM.
HE IS HIM.
Harry Kane has stepped up, once again, when his country needed him.
A deep cross finds Anthony Gordon at the back post, who delivers perfectly onto the forehead of Kane, who could find space in a Puregym at 6pm, maybe the only man on the planet who could.
His header is guided towards the bottom left corner, and really Mpasi should make the save, especially given how good heâs been.
But he doesnât.
England have a new lease of life, and will push for a winner now.
âPlease donât take me homeâ rings out once again from the supporters.
I echo their sentiment. The relief is palpable. You have to give huge credit to Thomas Tuchel for the substitutes heâs made to get England back in it too.
There we go!
We told you England would need one of their biggest stars to step up and take it upon himself, just like Bellingham did against Slovakia in the Last 16 of Euro 2024.
It wasnât an overhead kick or anything close to that, but what a clinical header by Kane! And an incredible assist by Gordon who has been so much more influential than Rashford down the left â that substitution was needed.
The Bayern superstarâs passionate celebration says it all, the Three Lions just got an elephant off their back.
This is a whole new game now, the leash is off for Tuchelâs players.
A risky move from Tuchel
England boss Tuchel is going all out in a fully attacking formation.
The German tactician hooks Spence, who put together a disappointing display in a position where heâs not most comfortable.
The Tottenham ace is replaced by Eze who moves to midfield and Rice will play at RIGHT-BACK.
The Arsenal star has played in that position with the Gunners this past season and becomes the FOURTH England player to cover this position at the World Cup after James, Quansah and Spence.
All or nothing from Tuchel as we are less than 20 minutes away from full-time.
You have got to be joking?
The song selected for the hydration break, which was again loudly booed, is âTake Me Home, Country Roadsâ.
It feels like a surreally sad moment for England right now.
Itâs irony personified.
Celebrating DR Congo fans are up on the 360 degree screen here at the Mercedes Benz stadium, with Thomas Tuchel absolutely losing it at his players on the pitch.
He needs this as badly as anyone inside this stadium.
England, the time for a comeback is now.
Go and do it for us.
Please. Someone be a hero.
