England vs Congo DR player ratings as Harry Kane rescues Three Lions, substitutes impress

England advanced in the World Cup round of 32 after a scare, with Harry Kane delivering a brace to secure a win over Congo DR and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico. Brian Cipenga opened the scoring for Congo DR, finishing past Jordan Pickford at Jordan Pickford’s near post after finding space in an unsettled England defense, where Lionel Mpasi made multiple saves. Kane then equalized by heading in from an Anthony Gordon cross and added a second goal with a finish from the edge of the area. The article also included ESPN player ratings following the knockout clash, with manager Thomas Tuchel rated 7 out of 10 for substitutions, including Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka. Individual ratings covered players such as Pickford, Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, and Declan Rice, among others. The coverage highlights England’s late push from the 70th minute to overturn Congo DR.