England's World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca ended with an emotional rendition of Oasis' 'Wonderwall' by the travelling fans, as the Three Lions secured a breathless 3-2 win. Captain Harry Kane lost his voice during the post-match celebrations, wheezing through an interview with BBC Sport.
Match overview
England faced a hostile atmosphere in Mexico City, where the thin air and the memory of Diego Maradona's Hand of God added pressure. After a tense opening half-hour, Jude Bellingham scored a quickfire brace to put England ahead. Mexico's Julian Quinones pulled one back before halftime, and England's Jarell Quansah was sent off in the second half for a reckless tackle.
Anthony Gordon won a penalty that Harry Kane converted, but Kane then conceded a penalty, which Raul Jimenez scored, setting up a frantic finish. England held on to win 3-2.
Celebrations and aftermath
After the match, fans and players united in singing Wonderwall, a cathartic moment after Mexican supporters had booed Oasis songs played before kick-off. Injured Reece James joined the celebrations despite a hamstring issue, while Jordan Henderson appeared to sustain a serious injury amid the chaos.
Kane, at the centre of the celebrations, lost his voice. He told BBC Sport: "It was a crazy game. We had to fight and we had to find something. I've just been singing, I can't really talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way. Incredible, unbelievable support. [I'm] speechless."
