Harry Kane has broken Wayne Rooney’s England scoring record with his 54th goal, netting from the penalty spot in the European Championship qualifying match against Italy in Naples.
Kane was handed a chance to not only break the record but also put his penalty miss in the World Cup loss to France behind him when England were awarded a penalty.
A VAR check ruled handball against Giovanni Di Lorenzo as referee Srdjan Jovanonic pointed to the spot after checking his pitchside monitor.
The England skipper stepped up and made no mistake, sending Gianluigi Donnarumma the wrong way to claim an unrivalled 54th England goal.
RECORD BREAKER 🙌
— Channel 4 Sport (@C4Sport) March 23, 2023
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Kane admitted a lot of emotions came out after his landmark penalty in Naples.
“Yeah it means everything,” he told Channel 4.
“We were so excited to put the England shirt back on and get back out here and get the campaign started for the Euros next year.
“It had to be a penalty of course and once it hit the back of the net it was just so much emotion.
“Just thanks to all the players, the staff, the fans, my wife, my family back home and everyone who has helped me get to this stage. It is just a magical moment.
“Thankfully I put it away and just a great night. We haven’t won in Italy for so long. To score and win the game is special."
ENGLAND'S ALL-TIME RECORD GOALSCORER!
— England (@England) March 23, 2023
Congratulations, @HKane! 👏 pic.twitter.com/vXoeRcQrRC
