Harry Kane breaks Pelé World Cup goals tally
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Key Points:
- Harry Kane scored a late brace against Congo DR to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for England, ensuring their place in the World Cup round of 16.
- With his two goals, Kane surpassed Pelé's World Cup goal tally of 12, becoming England's all-time top World Cup scorer and moving closer to the tournament's Golden Boot leader, Lionel Messi.
- England fell behind early to a seventh-minute goal by Congo DR's Brian Cipenga but fought back with key chances from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford before Kane's decisive strikes.
- Kane now has five goals in the current World Cup, 20 goals in major international tournaments, and holds the record as England's highest international goal scorer with 84 goals.
- The England captain made his 15th World Cup start against Congo DR, the most for any England outfield player, and continues to be praised as one of the greatest strikers in England’s history.
