Only the passage of time will place Harry Kane in its rightful place. But, at 32 years old, he has already left Gary Lineker as the greatest English gunner in the history of the World Cups with a total of 11 ‘targets’.
Goal by Kane (0-2) in Panama 0-2 England
“Without a doubt, it is a great pride. Before the tournament I commented that the World Cup It is the most important competition that we play as professional footballers, so reaching 11 goals is a feeling of pride,” acknowledged the captain and all-time top scorer of the ‘Three Lions’who had just come up dry in the draw against Ghana.
The first time he set foot on one World Cup It was in 2018, where his six goals were fundamental for England reached the semi-finals. Of Qatar He barely left with two goals in his bag… and a bitter feeling after missing a penalty against France which would have forced extra time in the quarterfinals.
Reaching 11 goals is a feeling of pride
History repeated itself in 2026 with the stoppage of Livakovic from eleven meters at the premiere of the ‘Three Lions’. The launch, however, was ordered to be repeated… and it did not forgive. He saw the goal again after a corner taken by Rice to equal the ten of points of Gary Lineker and, after forgiving a clear chance in the final stretch that would have resolved the crash against Ghanaredeemed himself by scoring 0-2 against Panama to center of Jude Bellingham.
“Simply incredible. He is an impressive scorer. The standards he has set and those he exceeds week after week are simply incredible and he deserves everything,” a legend like Alan Shearer on the figure of a Harry Kane that, beyond the 60 goals he has scored this season to tie the Golden Boothe has long made it clear that his contribution on the field is not limited to being a mere finisher. Herein EnglandIn fact, there are many moments in which he acts as a ‘quarterback’.
Kane’s ruling against Ghana
“He comes to this tournament having scored 61 goals for his club, an impressive figure. When I started in the late 80s and early 90s, scoring 20 goals a season was already impressive. These guys now, and Harry is one of them, they are taking scoring ability to another level. He is an incredible professional and he deserves everything,” remarked the former player of Blackburn and Newcastle.
With three goals in this edition, he remains in the race for a top scorer, which, right now, is led by Leo Messi. “They have started very strongly, Messi takes five, Haaland and Mbappé four. I try not to think about them. I know that you will compare me with everyone, it is normal. But after not scoring in the last game, as a striker, I wanted to score again as soon as possible.” For now, he has already left behind Lineker.
