Harry Kane becomes England’s joint-record goalscorer after netting his 53rd goal for the Three Lions
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Harry, the maker of history! Kane becomes England’s record goalscorer alongside Wayne Rooney after scoring his 53rd goal for the Three Lions from the penalty spot… but it’s a night of heartbreak after their World Cup loss to France.
Harry Kane became England’s joint record goalscorer after scoring his 53rd goal for the Three Lions in a World Cup quarter-final loss to France.
After England fell behind early, the Spurs star scored from the penalty spot to level Gareth Southgate’s side against his Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris.
The goal means the 29-year-old is level with Wayne Rooney at the top of England’s all-time goalscoring charts.
Harry Kane equaled Wayne Rooney for England’s all-time top scorer with his second-half penalty
The Spurs star scored his 53rd goal for the Three Lions in their World Cup loss to France.
Speaking after the goal, former Lee Dixon praised Kane for his consistency at international level. ‘Mr Trustworthy. Lloris knows that this is his favorite corner. The former Arsenal star said in the comments.
‘He tries to win the battle of the minds and fails. It’s a great penalty. Beautiful shot on the ball. England have started this second half much better than the first and they are back. Now we go again.
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England went behind early at the Al Bayt Stadium, with Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni driving his shot past Jordan Pickford after 17 minutes.
Kane was unable to surpass Rooney’s record from the penalty spot after England were awarded a second penalty later in the game.
A contentious first half followed, with referee Wilton Sampaio coming under fire from England fans online after denying England a penalty after Kane was brought down by a clumsy challenge from Dayot Upamecano.
Gareth Southgate’s side looked stronger after the break and had a chance to equalize from twelve yards out when Bukayo Saka was brought down by Tchouameni.
After Olivier Giroud put Les Blues back in the lead, Kane had a golden opportunity to overtake Rooney as England’s top scorer after Southgate’s side were awarded a second penalty, but failed to convert as England fell defeated.