Kane sinks Swiss & edges closer to Rooney's record
Harry Kane edged closer to England's all-time scoring record as Gareth Southgate's side began World Cup preparations with a comeback win against Switzerland.
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Harry Kane moved level with Bobby Charlton on England's list of record goalscorers as the striker's late penalty secured a 2-1 win against Switzerland in Saturday's friendly at Wembley.
England subdue Swiss as Kane moves closer to goal record
LONDON: Harry Kane moved level with Bobby Charlton on England’s list of record goalscorers as the striker’s late penalty secured a 2-1 win against Switzerland in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley. Kane netted from the spot to reach 49 England goals, moving him ahead of Gary Lineker and into a second place tie with Charlton. Only Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals, has scored more times for the Three Lions and it would be little surprise if Kane broke the record later this year.
Late Browne equaliser versus Belgium adds gloss to Irish birthday party
DUBLIN: Ireland substitute Alan Browne powered home a header five minutes from time to hand the hosts a 2-2 draw with top-ranked Belgium in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Mar 26).
Harry Kane penalty gives England come from behind win over Switzerland at Wembley
England notched up their third straight win as they saw off a tough Switzerland side 2-1 at Wembley, in a match where Marc Guehi, Kyle Walker-Peters and Tyrick Mitchell all made their international debuts. Switzerland silenced the home crowd as they took the lead after 22 minutes, courtesy of Breel Embolo. The forward jumped highest to meet Xherdan Shaqiri’s cross from deep and sent a header past Jordan Pickford and into the bottom corner.
Angel Di Maria makes emotional Argentina retirement as Lionel Messi admits he may follow
Angel Di Maria has confirmed he will retire from international football after this year's World Cup in Qatar.
Alan Browne scores late equaliser as Republic earn home draw against Belgium
Substitute Alan Browne ensured the Republic of Ireland’s big day did not end in defeat as his late equaliser secured a creditable draw against world number one side Belgium.