Luke Shaw says England captain Harry Kane probably the best striker in world football right now
Luke Shaw has hailed England captain Harry Kane as the best striker in world football as he closes in on the Three Lions goalscoring record.
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Luke Shaw hints at unhappiness at Manchester United after saying he 'always feels wanted' with England
Luke Shaw dropped a hint about his discontent at Manchester United following his goalscoring contribution to England's 2-1 friendly win over Switzerland. The 26-year-old lashed home from the edge of the box to get England's equaliser at Wembley, with his overall display the latest of a series of strong performances at international level under Gareth Southgate. Ad/> But that hasn't been the case in his club colours this term, with United interim boss Ralf Rangnick seeming to not have full trust in Shaw's abilities.
Kane no falla en su fiesta y ya se codea con Sir Bobby Charlton
Wembley estaba engalanado para la 'fiesta' de Kane y el delantero no defraudó. El ariete del Tottenham puso el 2-1 final ante Suiza, para igualar a Sir Bobby Charlton en el segundo escalón de goleadores históricos de Inglaterra. Los 49 goles que lleva hasta el momento demuestran que no son casualidad y a pesar de estar en muchos momentos discutido, él responde como mejor sabe, marcando goles. Embolo y Shaw anotaron los dos tantos restantes.
England v Switzerland player ratings: Pickford 8, Kane 6; Shaqiri 8, Xhaka 8
Harry Kane converted a 78th-minute penalty to give England a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in a generally insipid Wembley friendly on Saturday, taking the striker alongside Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals and behind only Wayne Rooney (53).
Harry Kane rescues England, Spain scrape home as FIFA World Cup build-up continues
Harry Kane converted a late penalty to close in on the all-time England goal-scoring record and secure a 2-1 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Switzerland on Saturday while Spain marked their return to Catalonia for the first time in almost two decades with a narrow victory against Albania. Kane netted from the spot to reach 49 England goals, moving him ahead of Gary Lineker and into a second place tie with Bobby Charlton. Only Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals, has scored more times for England.
Southgate hopes Kane will break England goalscoring record in World Cup final
England manager Gareth Southgate said Harry Kane is the favourite to overtake Wayne Rooney as the country's all-time leading scorer and hoped the striker would reach the landmark in the final of this year's World Cup in Qatar.
'Super proud' - Three Lions captain Harry Kane thrilled to join Bobby Charlton on 49 goals for England
Harry Kane has said it is an amazing feeling to have joined Bobby Charlton on 49 goals for England. Kane’s penalty in the 2-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday moved the Tottenham man level with the World Cup winner, with only Wayne Rooney, on 53 goals, above him in the record books. Ad/> The Three Lions captain could break Rooney’s record before the World Cup later in the year, but for the moment he is happy to be in such esteemed company as Charlton.
Kane levels with Charlton as second highest-scoring Englishman for his country
LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane moved level with Bobby Charlton in second place on the all-time England men's scoring chart by slotting a penalty to seal a 2-1 victory against Switzerland in a friendly on Saturday.