WCQ: Kane breaks 94-year-old record

By our reporter On Nov 16, 2021 0

Harry Kane broke a 94-year-old record to move to 16 England goals in calendar year as he scored four against San Marino.

The Tottenham forward was previously level on 12, joined by George Hilsdon in 1908, and Dixie Dean in 1927.

But after yet another hat-trick before the break, having done the same against Albania, Kane moved to 16 and in doing so broke the record.

The striker becomes the first person to score four in an England game since Ian Wright in 1993, which was a 7-1 win over San Marino.

He also took his international tally to 48, level with Gary Lineker, with Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 under increasing threat.

“I suspect your membership will expire within minutes, but it’s been a pleasure to have you alongside.

Kane scored a perfect hat-trick on Friday against Albania, a much needed boost having struggled for form with Spurs.