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Brilliant Kane saves England from humiliating DR Congo World Cup exit

England 2-1 DR Congo: Brian Cipenga gave Congo a shock early lead before Harry Kane headed home a 75th-minute equaliser and lashed home a rocket of a second goal four minutes from time to complete the turnaround

Brilliant Kane saves England from humiliating DR Congo World Cup exit

England 2-1 DR Congo: Brian Cipenga gave Congo a shock early lead before Harry Kane headed home a 75th-minute equaliser and lashed home a rocket of a second goal four minutes from time to complete the turnaround

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<p>Harry Kane will lead England out against DR Congo in Atlanta (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>

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Marcus Smith won his 50th England cap during this year’s Six Nations (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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Athletics

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