Harry Kane has surpassed Gary Lineker as England's top scorer in World Cups, with his 11th goal on the biggest stage coming in a recent match. Kane's goal, which was his third of the tournament, was a header from close range, and it sparked a reaction from Lineker, who had previously held the record with 10 World Cup goals.
Kane's achievement was met with praise from his teammates and peers, including Jude Bellingham, who described him as the "best England player of all time." Bellingham, who has played alongside Kane, said it was an honor to play with him and that he is at an incredible level. Lineker himself also congratulated Kane, saying he was thrilled to see him break his record and that he couldn't be more happy for him.
Kane's goalscoring exploits have put him in contention to win the Golden Boot for a record second time, and he will be looking to continue his form in the upcoming matches. With three goals in the group stage, Kane is currently among the top scorers in the tournament, alongside players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland.
Lineker, who scored 10 World Cup goals for England in the 1986 and 1990 tournaments, had held the record for over 40 years. However, he seemed relieved to have been surpassed by Kane, saying that he was bored of holding the record and that it was time for someone else to take over. Kane, meanwhile, said he was proud to have broken the record and that he was sure Lineker would be happy for him.
Kane's achievement is a significant milestone for England, and it highlights his importance to the team. As one of the top scorers in the tournament, Kane will be crucial to England's chances of winning the World Cup, and his form will be closely watched in the upcoming matches. With his record-breaking goal, Kane has cemented his place in English football history, and he will be looking to continue making history in the tournament.
