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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.

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.

England 2 Switzerland 1 - Highlights

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.

Why the England players wore nameless shirts in second half vs Switzerland

England played the second half of their international friendly against Switzerland without the names of the stars on the back of their shirts to raise awareness for dementia.