Harry Kane passes Gary Lineker to become England's all
Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer after netting his 11th goal in the tournament. The 32-year-old striker surpassed Gary Lineker's previous record during a match against Panama.
Why it matters
This achievement cements Kane's legacy as one of the most prolific strikers in English football history.
Sean Leahy Contributing writer Sat, June 27, 2026 at 11:14 PM UTC · 2 min read Harry Kane became England 's all-time leading World Cup scorer on Saturday, powering home a brilliant header off a Jude Bellingham cross to double the Three Lions' lead over Panama .
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