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 sets new mark as England labour in Switzerland victory
Winning while playing badly is a more useful trait in tournament football than friendlies but if England were unconvincing in the 2-1 victory against Switzerland, they were also triumphant when victory meant less.
Gary Lineker sends Harry Kane message with Man United great Wayne Rooney's record within reach
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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.
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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.
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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.