Congo DRvsEngland
COD 1/ENG 2
Things to say
England beat Congo DR 2-1 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the World Cup.
01
opener
England got the job done, 2-1. Bit nervy at the end but they saw it out. Congo DR made them work for it though.
02
key player
Kane was Kane, had five shots and led the line. When he's on it, England just look a level above.
03
hot take
Honestly England were a touch flat. Should've buried this one long before the final whistle.
04
deep cut
Their keeper Mpasi made five saves. Congo DR could've nicked a draw if he wasn't the busiest man on the pitch.
05
exit
Anyway, on to the next round. That's when we'll really see what this England side is made of.
The recap
England got the job done against a stubborn Congo DR side, edging it 2-1 in Atlanta but never quite pulling clear. Harry Kane was the focal point up top with five shots, and the Three Lions had to work for this one against a keeper in Lionel Mpasi who made five saves to keep it a contest.
Congo DR grabbed one back to make things nervy, but England's extra quality told in the end. Not a vintage performance, but a win's a win when you're grinding through a World Cup.