Harry Kane: 'What an extraordinary match awaits us in Mexico'

England captain Harry Kane anticipates an "extraordinary match" against Mexico in the World Cup's round of 16. His comments came after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over DR Congo, where Kane scored twice, including a late winner.

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In Mexico, what an extraordinary match awaits us.

"The first thing is to enjoy this. Sometimes, when you represent one of the big national teams, it's easy to let these moments pass. But whoever you are, you have to enjoy overcoming a knockout tie," Kane said after the match. He netted his goals in the 75th and 85th minutes, securing England's advancement.

Kane's brace brought his tournament total to five goals, equaling Erling Haaland and placing him just one goal behind leaders Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. He described the comeback victory as "hugely rewarding" and expressed pride in the team's performance. "It was a tough game, and personally, wearing the England shirt is one of the things I love most, and scoring a couple of goals to help the team seal the victory is undoubtedly a magical feeling," he concluded.

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The first thing is to enjoy this. Sometimes, when you represent one of the big national teams, it's easy to let these moments pass. But whoever you are, you have to enjoy overcoming a knockout tie.

Kane is also nearing Peter Shilton's record for England caps, needing seven more appearances to match the legendary goalkeeper. The upcoming match against Mexico is scheduled for July 5 at the Estadio Azteca.

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It was a tough game, and personally, wearing the England shirt is one of the things I love most, and scoring a couple of goals to help the team seal the victory is undoubtedly a magical feeling.