England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings

Harry Kane is the first England player to score twice in a World Cup knockout stage match since Gary Lineker against Cameroon in 1990

>England left it late to keep their World Cup dream alive, with Harry Kane scoring twice against DR Congo to set up a last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico.

>BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Atlanta on Wednesday.

>Jordan Pickford: A nightmare start for the England goalkeeper, beaten at his near post by Brian Cipenga's shot for the opening goal of the match as the Three Lions went behind. 5

>Djed Spence: Caught in an awkward position for DR Congo's opener. He missed the header when tracking a runner into the box and then had too much ground to cover to stop the shot. Recovered as the game went on but a tough day. 5

>Ezri Konsa: Part of a back four that has not looked convincing throughout this tournament, with questions about the amount of space that has been afforded when the opposition attacks. A big chance to equalise in the second half but did not matter after Kane's heroics. 5

>Marc Guehi: The Manchester City defender is usually so reliable when playing in the Premier League but the centre back was not convincing in a back four that looked vulnerable. 5

>Nico O'Reilly: O'Reilly only emerged as England's starting left-back in November. He's exceptionally talented and performed well for Manchester City but it's been a big ask for the 21-year-old to be such a key player in a back four that is not settled. 5

>Elliot Anderson: A difficult night for Anderson who was left with massive amounts of space to cover in England's very open midfield. Improved in the second half as did the rest of the team. 6

>Declan Rice: England needed their experienced players to step up. After going behind Rice looked to impose himself on the game and his delivery from corners and set-pieces looked to be the most likely way that England would equalise. Part of a midfield that left too much space at the defence exposed. Moved to right back in latter stages. 7

>Jude Bellingham: Tried to inject energy into a poor England performance. Was frustrated at times and booked for a late challenge. Had two headers saved by the excellent Lionel Mpasi. 6

>Noni Madueke: Lots of energy from the Arsenal winger but questions remain about his end product. He provided England's best chance of the first half as his cross fell to Rashford, whose shot was cleared off the line. Taken off for Bukayo Saka in the second half. 5

>Marcus Rashford: Flashes of the quality that we know Rashford has but not enough and the performance became increasingly desperate as England chased an equaliser. Subbed off. 5

>Harry Kane: England are being carried by their talismanic striker at the moment. With Kane in this type of form England always have a chance. An excellent header to bring the Three Lions level before an emphatic goal from Kane carried England to the round of 16. 9

>Anthony Gordon: Brought on to replace Rashford and provided the cross for Kane's first goal to bring England level and also assisted the captain's second. 8

>Bukayo Saka: The Arsenal winger can always be counted on to make the right decision. Saka came on and provided a reliable threat on the right hand side. Combined well with club team-mate Rice who was playing at right-back. 7

>Eberechi Eze: Brought on for Spence as England looked for a late equaliser. The one attacker who can offer something different and was involved in Kane's late equaliser. 7

>John Stones: A late substitution as he replaced the cramping Rice. Experience to see out the win. Not time to make an impact. 5

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