16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo

Kane scores late winner as England overcome DR Congo to reach last 16

A peak audience of 16.3 million people tuned in to watch England's

dramatic win over DR Congo

in the World Cup on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to bring England back from the brink of an early exit after DR Congo went in front in the seventh minute.

England will face Mexico in the last 16 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Monday.

England's World Cup group games against Croatia and Ghana kicked off at 21:00 while the Panama game was at 22:00.

The

Croatia opener

(15.4m peak) and

win over Panama

(13.76m peak) was shown on ITV, while the

draw with Ghana

"We're proud to be delivering the moments that matter to audiences wherever and however they choose to follow the tournament, as England's World Cup journey continues."

The Mexico match will be the Three Lions' first overnight game of the tournament for UK viewers.

It presents an issue for England's young fans, with parents debating how best to follow the game on what will be a school night for many children.

Thomas Tuchel was asked about the dilemma after England's win, with the head coach responding:

"Write an excuse for school and let them watch.

"There's so much school to go to, but the World Cup is every four years. Let them watch.

"There will be a big match in four days, and we need the support of everyone, especially the children."

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