FIFA World Cup: England vs Iran: Harry Kane, 2018 World Cup’s golden boot winner, is set to become England’s most goal scorer at the ongoing World Cup. The England talisman has 51 international goals to his name and three goals will see him surpass former captain Wayne Rooney (53) as the most goals scorer for the national team. Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming on Jio Cinema & FIFA World CUP LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
Kane will have an opportunity to add to his goal tally in England’s FIFA World Cup 2022 opening fixture against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Interestingly, Rooney, a part of the official Indian broadcasters panel for the 2022 World Cup, believes that the England talisman can surpass him in the ongoing event.
“He (Kane) is a goal-scorer. If England goes far in this tournament, it is going to be because of Harry Kane,” Rooney said. “I hope he scores those goals because England needs them if they have to win.”
“I hope he does, but I do not think it will be tomorrow (vs Iran on Monday),” said Rooney when asked if Kane can break his England record.
FIFA World Cup: Harry Kane set to become ENGLAND’s TOP GOAL SCORER, inches closer on Wayne Rooney Record – Check DETAILS
Harry Kane’s total England goals
| Competition | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 6 | 6 |
| Euros | 11 | 4 |
| World Cup qualification | 14 | 17 |
| Euros qualification | 13 | 15 |
| UEFA Nations League | 18 | 3 |
| International friendlies | 13 | 6 |
| 74 | 51 |
The Tottenham Hotspur talisman scored six goals in the 2018 World Cup to win the golden boot. He had netted five goals at the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. But his goal tally at he 2022 World Cup qualifiers improved drastically as he netted 12 goals.
Kane, meanwhile, has netted five times against San Marino, four times against four-time champions Germany and twice against defending champions France in his international career. He will play a key role at the 2022 World Cup along with young Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden.
The Three Lions are placed in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022 along side Iran, USA and Wales. The Gareth Southgate-managed side will look to break the FIFA World Cup drought for England since 1966.
England squad:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope.
Defenders: Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Ben White, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eric Dier, Conor Coady.
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, Mason Mount, Jordan Henderson, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher.
Forwards: Harry Kane, Callum Wilson, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, James Maddison
