Harry Kane: Today is my day... I am the "hero"

England captain Harry Kane confirmed that his two goals against DR Congo were a pivotal moment in his country's 2026 World Cup campaign, as he led the Three Lions to a 2-1 comeback victory and qualification for the Round of 16. England fell behind to an early goal from Bryan Sibinga, but Kane spearheaded the comeback with goals in the 75th and 86th minutes, saving his team from an early exit from the tournament. Kane explained that the match was difficult and that England's performance improved after the first half, noting that the team gradually imposed its control until they secured the win. The England captain praised the performance of the DR Congo goalkeeper, emphasizing that his saves denied England several scoring opportunities in the first half, which required patience and determination until the final whistle. He added that the team believed from the beginning of the tournament that every player had a chance to play a leading role in crucial moments, whether through scoring goals, making saves, or making defensive interventions, considering that the match against the Democratic Republic of Congo was the moment when he played this role and led his country’s team to qualify.