Atlanta ¨C Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of Congo.
Captain Harry Kane rescued the Three Lions with two late goals for a 2-1 win in Atlanta that sets up a meeting with cohost Mexico, which will have home advantage at the historic Azteca Stadium, on Sunday.
England is aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
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