England vs. Congo: Harry Kane scores two goals in World Cup comeback

England had previously won only one game at the World Cup after conceding the first goal, and that was in the 1966 final against West Germany in London.

ATLANTA — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.

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England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. Kane then scored the decisive goal into the top corner in the 86th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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