England secured a comeback victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a World Cup match, with Harry Kane scoring a late double. Coach Thomas Tuchel's assistant, Anthony Barry, urged calm at half-time, and the team's resilience was highlighted as they prepare to face Mexico.
England assistant coach Anthony Barry will continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup, even after a candid critique of the team's first-half performance against Croatia. The England camp supports Barry's honesty, viewing it as a valuable, albeit unusual, part of their media strategy.
England recovered from a wobbly first half to beat Croatia 3-2 in Group L, but Tuchel's side showed defensive vulnerabilities and questions about midfield balance ahead of tougher tests.
