Kane: We're Tough to Handle, We Discussed This All Week

Harry Kane, the captain of the England national team, stated that the victory over Congo and qualification for the Round of 16 in the World Cup came after a tough and thrilling match, praising his team's reaction and ability to clinch the game in critical moments. Kane told BBC: "It's a great feeling for sure, it was a crazy match. We faced a strong team, but after the first half, we became much better, and their goalkeeper made some amazing saves." He added: "We talked before the match about the need for someone to step up in the crucial moments and be the hero for the team, and I was the one who did that today." The England captain continued: "All week we talked about the importance of being ourselves. There are still things that need to be improved, but in these stages, the most important thing is to qualify. We reached a point in the tournament where we need to grab victories by any means, and that's what we did today." Kane concluded his remarks by saying: "Like all other teams, we succeeded in qualifying, so we will enjoy this moment with our fans, then we will start preparing again for the next match in four days. We also talked after the Croatia match about the importance of substitutes, and we saw that again today. Over 90 minutes, we are a team that is tough to handle, and I am happy with everyone who contributed to this victory, and I hope we continue our journey."