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Harry Kane saved England: - 'Moments of panic'
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Harry Kane saved England: - 'Moments of panic'

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • England narrowly avoided a "national trauma" against World Cup debutants DR Congo, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match to secure a 2-1 victory.
  • The team experienced "shock, disbelief, panic" after falling behind in the first half, but Kane's goals in the 75th and 86th minutes secured their progression to the quarterfinals.
  • Pundits praised Kane's performance, with Alan Shearer noting his ability to deliver when the country needs him, while DR Congo's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was also highlighted for his strong saves.

England stared down "moments of panic" and the brink of a "national trauma" before captain Harry Kane rescued them with two late goals, securing a 2-1 victory over World Cup debutants DR Congo. The match, described as a rollercoaster of "shock, disbelief, panic," saw England rally from a deficit to advance to the quarterfinals.

When your country needs you, Harry Kane has the answer. For a striker he is.

— Alan ShearerFormer England captain Alan Shearer praising Harry Kane's match-winning performance.

After falling behind in the sixth minute to a goal from Brian Cipenga, England struggled to find their rhythm. Pundits like Alan Shearer expressed frustration with the team's lack of decisive action in the first half. BBC commentator Phil McNulty noted the "desperate" play and "moments of panic" in England's defense, highlighting the need for the team to regroup.

Despite facing a resilient DR Congo side, whose goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi delivered a stellar performance with numerous saves, Kane ultimately provided the breakthrough. He equalized with a header in the 75th minute, his 12th World Cup goal, and then scored the winner in the 86th minute. His performance drew praise from former England captain Alan Shearer, who stated, "When your country needs you, Harry Kane has the answer."

It is okay to send the ball around and to be patient, but at some point, someone has to go past someone and someone has to do something special.

— Alan ShearerAlan Shearer expressing frustration with England's lack of attacking initiative in the first half.

The win sets up a potential quarterfinal clash for England, possibly against Norway or Brazil, depending on their next match results. The victory, however, was hard-fought, with England's star players taking a significant amount of time to assert their dominance on the field.

It is desperate and there are moments of panic backwards. The defense is not very convincing. Thomas Tuchel has said that he is not a fan of water breaks, but I guess that he is happy with this one. England must find themselves and pull themselves together.

— Phil McNultyBBC's leading football commentator Phil McNulty describing England's defensive struggles and need for improvement.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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