England avoided an early stumble at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Monday, turning what looked appeared to be a draw against Tunisia in Group G into three points. Level 1-1 late, Harry Kane converted on corner kick, heading home from close range in the 91st minute as the Europeans earned a 2-1 victory. For the first time since the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the English national team starts group stage play with three points.
It was a dramatic finish as England pushed during the final half hour to find the winner, and it didn't look like it was coming, until it did. Ruben Loftus-Cheek played a big role that won't be talked about enough. His defensive pressure in the final minutes in the corner gave England the corner that would lead to the victory.
England's hot start paid off after a few misses though as Kane put the ball away just 11 minutes in for the 1-0 lead. He finished a rebound off a headed attempt from John Stones that appeared to cross the line, and Kane was there to clean up the mess with ease:
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