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Kane to the rescue as England squeeze past DR Congo
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Introduction & England's 2-1 Win Over DR Congo
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Gary Lineker opens the show proper, welcoming Micah Richards, Rob Beckett, Brad Friedel and Joe Cole before reminding listeners the show is also on Netflix. The central question is immediately set up: England are through to the last 16, but was that a performance to celebrate or concern? Joe Cole argues that having Kane and Bellingham at the top of their powers gives England a genuine chance regardless of how the rest of the team looks, while noting Rice appears to be carrying something and the defence looks uncertain. Brad asks pointedly whether the panel genuinely believes England can improve, given the evidence across their four group-stage games. The stage is set for a lively debate.
Harry Kane scored a late brace to give England a 2-1 win over DR Congo, rescuing what had been a troubled performance.
England were 1-0 down to DR Congo within 15 minutes and looked disorganised — but Gary Lineker says the last two-thirds of the match were genuinely encouraging, with chances created and composure shown under pressure. The goal was coming.
