Harry Kane equals Wayne Rooney’s record for most England goals with thumping penalty in World Cup quarter-final v France

HARRY KANE made history as he equalled Wayne Rooney’s England goalscoring record.

Captain Kane stepped up to convert a penalty during England’s World Cup quarter-final clash against France.

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Harry Kane celebrates after scoring against France[/caption]

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With his goal Kane has equalled Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 England goals[/caption]

It means his Three Lions goal tally now stands at 53 goals – level with former Manchester United striker Rooney.

However, while Rooney achieved the feat in 120 games, Kane has done it in just 80 caps.

Kane was the top goalscorer at the 2018 World Cup.

And while he has only scored twice so far in Qatar, he currently leads the charts for assists (3).

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