President Trump gushed over Harry Kane in a touching Truth Social post after the England captain led the team to a historic 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.
“Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” the president wrote on Truth Social, hours after Bayern Munich striker Kane led England to victory in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.
England sealed their ticket to the World Cup quarter finals by defeating one of the tournament’s co-hosts – despite being a man down.
Two goals from Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Kane sealed England’s path to Miami, where they will face Norway in Saturday’s World Cup quarter finals.
But England’s victory was far from straightforward. Mexico hadn’t lost a competitive game at the iconic Azteca since 2013.
Bellingham’s quick-fire double was cut in half by tricky winger Julián Quiñones just before half time. Minutes into the second half, England right back Jarell Quansah was given a red card.
Kane restored England’s two goal advantage when he scored a penalty that was won by recent Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon.
Gordon was through on goal when he was brought down by Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel.
But Mexico showed no signs of caving – and reduced England’s deficit again when Raul Jimenez converted a penalty that was conceded by Kane.
Mexico continued to pile forward and England’s coach Thomas Tuchel – who won the Champions League with Chelsea – responded by substituting Newcastle United defender Dan Burn, who stands at six-feet seven-inches, onto the field.
England will face off against Norway Saturday as the team chases its first World Cup since 1966.
Norway, meanwhile, defeated Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium – with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland bagging two goals.
