<p>Head coach urges parents to ‘write an excuse for school’ so kids can see his team’s World Cup last-16 game against Mexico</p><p>Harry Kane came to England’s rescue as they <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/01/england-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-last-32-match-report">avoided a seismic World Cup upset</a> against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to set up a last-16 tie
In the meantime, you can read the original report from The Guardian.