Soccer-Early bedtime for Tuchel, but let the kids stay up says England boss

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel celebrates after the match as England qualify for the round of 16 stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Claudia Greco

ATLANTA, July ⁠1 (Reuters) - England manager Thomas Tuchel did not see his next ⁠World Cup opponents in action due to an early ‌bedtime routine, but after his side came back to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to reach the last 16 he appealed to English parents to let ​the children stay up.

Harry Kane scored two ⁠late goals in Wednesday's ⁠2-1 win over DR Congo, and England will meet Mexico at ⁠the Azteca ‌Stadium on Sunday.