Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

The big picture is that you are through to the next round and you are facing Mexico on Sunday evening/Monday morning, but it wasn't a good performance. I have the same concerns as I had in the other two games about us defensively. Going forward I thought it was better today.

We have spoken about the big hitters in this tournament and rightly so, and we have to bring Kane into that, his goals today were superb.

His movement for the header was brilliant and then the second goal not many centre forwards in the world can produce that piece of magic. The way he turns and swivels, the balance is incredible, then to get the direction and power into the roof of the net. Some strike.

Wait, are England underdogs?

Not according to Opta's Super Computer which says they are 53.13% likely to beat Mexico in the last 16.

They are also given a 28.98% chance of reaching the semis and a 16.94% chance of making the final.

England have an 8.39% chance of winning their second World Cup trophy.

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Joe Hart
Former England goalkeeper on BBC One

Back to the wall, Kane is stepping up for his country. I love the aggression and fire in his face. He knows that wasn't a good performance and that he would have to dig deep.

There would have been moments in that game where he was asking himself 'Am I that guy?'. When it needed to happen he produced a header in front of goal and that last finish.

Micah Richards
Former England defender on BBC One

Thomas Tuchel has based his team around Harry Kane because he is a genuine superstar. It is about moments. Kane is the one who has stepped up when they needed him most. What a hero.

Have England ever had a better big-game player who has performed at multiple major tournaments?

I'd be interested to hear any England players more clutch than Harry Kane.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Atlanta Stadium

When head coach Tuchel – and the Football Association – needed a hero to avoid a desperate defeat, Kane proved once more that world-class players produce the big moments.

And how Kane delivered in Atlanta.

His first was a powerful header that finally beat DR Congo keeper Mpasi - the second choice for Le Havre in France - who had produced a magnificent display to that point.

Kane's second was a piece of individual brilliance that demonstrated he is the complete player, turning to escape the attentions of the DR Congo defence before thrashing a 60mph shot into the top corner.

Credit must also go to substitute Anthony Gordon, who has had a quiet World Cup but was involved in both Kane goals after coming on as a substitute.

Thanks for the message, Chris.

I can't see things getting any easier for England who play Mexico in Mexico City in their next match.

Doctors who are following, is that one likely to raise heart rates as well?

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Atlanta Stadium

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England were spared one of the biggest humiliations in their World Cup history by Harry Kane's two late goals as they came from behind to beat DR Congo in Atlanta to reach the last 16.

Thomas Tuchel's side were 15 minutes away from an embarrassing exit as DR Congo defended the early lead given to them by Brian Cipenga.

It was then that captain and talisman Kane came to the rescue by heading the equaliser after 75 minutes, before lashing in a stunning winner on the turn with four minutes left.

DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made a string of magnificent saves to keep England at bay – although Yoane Wissa hit the post with the goal at his mercy on the stroke of half-time.

The miss kept England, who had put in a largely dreadful performance, in the game.

And with time running out, Kane came to the rescue once more with a superb header from substitute Anthony Gordon's cross.

Kane's fifth goal of this World Cup was even better. He collected the ball on the edge of the box, turned, strode forward and flashed a powerful right-foot finish high past Mpasi to dig England out of massive hole.

And while we wait for your responses, how about some highlights to start the morning?

These lives are at the best when you have your say.

We'll be focusing on England's win over DR Congo first so if you have an opinion, get in touch!

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Wow, what a night, three more class games at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

England are through, Belgium are through, the USA are through.

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