Harry Kane's late strike sends DR Congo home in Atlanta

Harry Kane is now up on the tele and he says he reckons his side was easily the best side today in Atlanta, despite requiring a "hero moment" to get over the line.

"After that first hydration break, I thought we upped the level, we looked good," Kane says

"Their keeper made some unbelievable saves in that first half and it was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock and the moments will come.

"We spoke about people having hero moments, it can be anyone in the team, whether it's me, a save from Pickers, a block from the defenders, whoever it is, we have hero moments.

"And it was me for today."

It certainly was, Harry.

The final whistle blows in Atlanta, and it is absolute heartbreak for DR Congo, who fought so, so hard against the Three Lions.

And at the end of the day, it's a world class strike from a world class player that sends the Leopards home.

Harry Kane's rasping 86th minute strike saves England's blushes.

Thomas Tuchel is on the field, smiling and congratulating his players, but you imagine his brow may be furrowed under the surface.

The Three Lions were an absolute shambles for that early Congo goal, with Brian Cipenga afforded all sorts of space on the edge of the penalty area and Jordan Pickford not quite covering himself in glory at his near post.

England then began to assert themselves on the game, forcing a number of fine saves from Lionel Mpasi and having a penalty appeal waved away, but should have been 2-0 down at half-time, with Yoane Wissa hitting the post from point blank range.

England dominated the ball and territory after the break, but were forced to wait until after the final hydration break to get on level terms.

Kane let out a cry of relief and pulled at his badge as he wheeled away in celebration of his equalising header, before conjuring a truly special moment to send his side through, turning at the top of the penalty area and scything his shot into the top corner of the net.

The England players still looked slightly shellshocked as they line up and celebrate in front of their fans, joining hands and mouthing one of the most relieved renditions of Wonderwall you're ever likely to see.