Harry Kane has officially surpassed Gary Lineker to become England’s highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, reaching a total of 11 goals. The Bayern Munich forward secured this milestone by netting a goal during the Three Lions’ 2-0 victory over Panama this past Saturday.
Reflecting on the accomplishment, Kane expressed his satisfaction to BBC Sport, noting the significance of reaching such a figure in what he considers the most important tournament for professional players. He stated that hitting the 11-goal mark is a deeply proud moment for his career.
Kane now leads a distinguished group of English scorers at the tournament, which includes Gary Lineker with 10 goals, followed by Sir Geoff Hurst with 5, and several players tied at 4 goals apiece, such as Bobby Charlton, Michael Owen, and Marcus Rashford. Others on the list include David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Roger Hunt, David Platt, Bukayo Saka, and Nat Lofthouse, all of whom have recorded 3 goals for their country on the global stage.
