US President Donald Trump has praised England captain Harry Kane as a 'great player' after his goal helped secure a 3-2 victory against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.
Kane's penalty secures quarter-final spot
Kane scored a 60th-minute penalty at the Estadio Azteca, putting England 3-1 up after Jude Bellingham had scored twice within 98 seconds before half-time. Julian Quinones had cut the deficit before the break, and Raul Jimenez later scored from the spot to make it 3-2, but England held on despite Jarell Quansah's red card in the 54th minute.
Trump's social media praise
Trump took to social media to acknowledge Kane's performance, writing: 'Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player.' The White House recognition came after Kane's sixth goal of the tournament, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot.
Kane's Golden Boot race
Kane, England's record World Cup goalscorer, is one goal behind Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. His performance against Mexico was key to England's progression.
Post-match celebrations
After the match, England players joined fans in singing the Oasis hit 'Wonderwall', which has become their World Cup anthem. Kane, who lost his voice during the celebrations, told the BBC: 'Unbelievable support. Speechless. My voice is gone. I've just been singing there. I can't really talk.' Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher also reacted on X, writing: 'It's hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL.'
Quarter-final clash with Norway
England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals, having secured their spot in the last eight despite a tense and drama-filled match against Mexico on their home turf.
