Harry Kane passes Pelé WC goals total as England advance - ESPN

Harry Kane surpassed Pelé's World Cup goal tally courtesy of his late brace against Congo DR to salvage England's spot in the round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback.

With full time fast approaching, the Three Lions looked on course for a shocking tournament exit after Congo DR had taken a seventh-minute lead, but Kane sprinkled some desperately needed magic to hand England hope with a 75th-minute equalizer.

That goal saw him equal Pelé's World Cup goal tally on 12, but the formidable Kane turned into his nation's hero when he rifled in England's winner to surpass the Brazilian legend.

England will now face tournament co-hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 on July 5.

«It feels amazing to do this,» Kane told the BBC. «What a crazy game. After that first hydration break I thought we upped the level, we looked good.

»Their keeper made some unbelievable saves in the first half. It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock, and our moments will come.

«We spoke about people having hero moments. It could be anyone in the team. Whether it's me, a save from Pickers [Jordan Pickford], a block from the defenders, whoever it is.

»We have hero moments, and for me it was the day."

England were stunned when Congo DR sliced open their defense in the seventh minute, as Brian Cipenga raced in from the left to squeeze in at the near post past Pickford.

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford came closest to equalizers, only to be denied by a superb goalkeeping display from Lionel Mpasi and a goal-line clearance from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

An error-ridden first half from Thomas Tuchel's men saw the African nation go close again when a fierce Yoane Wissa shot chipped off the post as England survived yet another scare.

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