Harry Kane delivered a moment of brilliance to give England a late lead over DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash in Atlanta.

The England captain unleashed a thunderous strike — described by onlookers as a rocket — to break the deadlock and put his side in front with time running out.

The goal underlined Kane's importance to England, who needed his quality at a crucial moment in the fixture.

The match, played in Atlanta as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on United States soil, marks a significant staging post in England's campaign to progress through the tournament.