Harry Kane breaks Wayne Rooney's England goal record

Harry Kane had an unforgettable night playing against Albania during a World Cup qualifier. This match marked the first game in charge for England's new coach, Thomas Tuchel. Kane broke a record previously held by Wayne Rooney nearly four years ago. In that game, Kane scored a hat-trick, surpassing Rooney's record of 37 competitive goals for England. He went from 36 to 39 goals with a stunning bicycle kick for his third goal. This made him the first England player to score a perfect hat-trick since David Platt in 1993. After the game, Kane expressed his joy, calling it a “perfect night” on social media. He highlighted the team’s performance and looked forward to scoring more goals. He achieved this promise soon after, scoring four goals against San Marino in his next match. Kane keeps his hat-trick balls in a glass box at home. He hopes this will inspire his children as they grow up. He commented, “It’s nice to have them around the house and remind yourself of what you can achieve.” Two years later, Kane broke Rooney's overall scoring record for England, hitting 53 goals. This achievement solidified his place as one of England's greatest forwards. Rooney congratulated him on social media, acknowledging Kane's remarkable talent. Now, at 31 years old, Kane has increased his tally to 69 goals for the national team. He aims to score even more under Tuchel's guidance.