"We found a way": Harry Kane hails England’s grit after epic World Cup Victory over Mexico

England captain Harry Kane lauded his team's resilience and determination following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The dramatic encounter saw England secure a place in the quarter-finals despite facing significant adversity, including a second-half red card.

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It was a crazy game. We had to find something… We found a way. We had incredible, unbelievable support from the fans. I’m speechless.

"It was a crazy game," Kane said post-match. "We had to find something… We found a way. We had incredible, unbelievable support from the fans. I’m speechless." The England captain emphasized the team's ability to overcome challenges, stating, "Every individual player had to dig deep and find something deep within themselves to get us through. There were so many heroes out there."

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Every individual player had to dig deep and find something deep within themselves to get us through. There were so many heroes out there. I’m just so proud of the team and the way they fought.

England initially led 2-0 with two goals from Jude Bellingham. However, Mexico fought back, and England's task became more difficult when Jarell Quansah received a red card, reducing them to 10 men. Despite the disadvantage, Kane converted a penalty to extend the lead to 3-1. Mexico narrowed the deficit to 3-2 from another penalty, setting up a tense finish.

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We found a way to get through it together. What a special night. We speak a lot about togetherness and desire and working for each other. But ultimately, you can talk, but you have to prove it.

Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed immense pride in his players' performance, acknowledging the difficulty of the match. "It was super-difficult. In the moments we thought we c..." Tuchel stated, praising their refusal to surrender. The victory was particularly significant given Mexico's strong historical record at the Mexico City Stadium, where they had remained undefeated in World Cup matches prior to this encounter.

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I’m very proud. It was super-difficult. In the moments we thought we c