Fans have been left fuming after the BBC’s coverage of England versus DR Congo went down as supporters missed a huge chance for the Three Lions.
Jude Bellingham had his strike well saved by Lionel Mpasi, which was eventually cleared by Chancel Mbemba.
Supporters have been reacting to the moment they missed, with one writing: “Did the BBC coverage go off for everyone?”
Another said: “Imagine that goal went in and no one saw it because the BBC had a meltdown.”
Lionel Mpasi’s brilliant save to deny Jude Bellingham was missed by viewers
|
REUTERS
Fortunately for fans, they did not miss Harry Kane’s incredible brace, which sent England through to the last 16.
The skipper scored twice in the second half, with two stunning goals to set up a contest against co-hosts Mexico.
Speaking afterwards, Kane said: “It feels amazing to be honest. What a crazy game. First and foremost we’re playing against a tough and organised team.
“After that first hydration break, we upped the level. The keeper made some unbelievable saves. But keep going and the moments would come.
England came from behind to beat DR Congo | REUTERS
“Whoever it is, we have hero moments. You have to stay patient in these games. The last couple of games were very similar. The pressure is higher. But it’s about being ourselves.”
Kane continued to the BBC: “From an attacking point of view, it’s the best performance so far. We are in the part of the tournament where we have to grind wins out.
“I just told the boys to enjoy it. Sometimes as an England player, you don’t celebrate how you should. The same as every other nation, we’re through – enjoy it.
“Over the 90 minutes, we’re tough to handle.”
Harry Kane scored a brace for the Three Lions | REUTERS
The boss, Thomas Tuchel, praised his side for the work they put in, saying Kane is only “getting better”.
“We kept believing. We had the worst start possible.
“First shot, first goal. Then, it became even more difficult. After the first water break, we were on top of the game. I think we should have had a penalty.
“The substitutes came on, and put the effort in, and we won it. Well deserved, but we had to work a lot.
Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for his players
|
REUTERS
“We have to have that mindset if it is getting hard, it is getting hard, but don’t lose patience and don’t lose belief.
“The guy [Lionel Mpasi] was incredible the kind of saves he was making,” he told the BBC.
Next up for the Three Lions is Mexico on Monday at 1am.
Mexico have not conceded a single goal so far this tournament, winning all of their group stage games and cruising past Ecuador 2-0 in the round of 32.