Football News Update: Kane Equals England’s Euro Tournament Goal Record

Euro 2024: On Tuesday, Harry Kane notched up another milestone in his international career by opening the scoring for England against Denmark in their second Group C clash. The Bayern Munich centre-forward gave England the lead early on, getting on the end of a deflected ball back across the box from Kyle Walker after he exploited some half-asleep defending from Denmark. In doing so, Kane has equalled a 20-year-old record for his country, becoming the only England player besides Michael Owen to have scored at four consecutive major tournaments.

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The former Liverpool striker netted in his tournament debut as a teenager at the 1998 World Cup, and followed that up with goals at Euro 2000, the 2002 World Cup, and Euro 2004. Kane has now matched that feat, having been goalless at Euro 2016, but scoring six goals at the 2018 World Cup, four at Euro 2020 – including the semi-final winner against Denmark– and another two at the 2022 World Cup.

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After going without a goal against Serbia in England’s first Euro 2024 game, Kane’s struck in the 18th minute of their second, against Denmark, on Tuesday teatime. England will take on Slovenia in their final group stage game on Tuesday evening, with kick-off set for 8pm UK time.

“In doing so, Kane has equalled a 20-year-old record for his country, becoming the only England player besides Michael Owen to have scored at four consecutive major tournaments.”

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