Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to lead England to a comeback victory against DR Congo in the World Cup knockout phase, securing advancement to the round of 16.
The English captain overturned an early deficit to end the African nation's tournament run.
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DR Congo took an unexpected lead just seven minutes into the match.
A long pass from Chancel Mbemba found Brian Cipenga, who slipped the ball past England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford into the short corner of the net.
Following the opening goal, DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi blocked multiple equalizing attempts.
The Le Havre backup goalkeeper stopped two headers from Jude Bellingham and a powerful volley from Kane to maintain the lead through the first half.
A penalty appeal was dismissed by Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh and the VAR after Mpasi appeared to bring Kane down in the box.
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England manager Thomas Tuchel later substituted Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, and Eberechi Eze to spark the offense.
The tactical changes paid off 15 minutes before the final whistle when Gordon assisted Kane for a header to score his fourth goal of the tournament.
Kane then sealed the victory in the 86th minute by blasting a shot into the top right corner after a buildup involving Bellingham and Gordon.
England faced no further trouble in the final minutes of the match to secure their progression.
According to vi.
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nl, England will face tournament host nation Mexico next in the round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
