France, July 2 -- Brian Cipenga scored in the seventh minute at the Atlanta Stadium and DRC led for nearly 70 minutes on the back of tactical rigour and an array of dazzling saves by goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.

But England skipper Harry Kane eventually cut through Mpasi's gloss to draw his side level in the 75th minute and then smash home the winner with four minutes remaining.

"Of course, we're disappointed," said Desabre. "We believed we could do it and I think we played a great match but in the end, one of the best players in the world scored twice.

"It's a shame ofr us but it's the moment to congratulate my players," added the 49-year-old Frenchman.

"They showed they are capable of such feats and matching such teams.

"They'll have l...