Kane extends England scoring record as Malta routed in Euro 2024 qualifying
Harry Kane scored a record-extending 56th objective for England as they routed Malta 4-0 in European Championship qualifying on Friday.
The striker grew to become England’s outright main scorer in March when he surpassed Wayne Rooney’s complete of 53, struck his fiftieth in aggressive video games and Gareth Southgate’s staff maintained its 100% begin to Euro 2024 qualifying.
Kane scored from the penalty spot within the thirty first minute to provide England a 3-0 halftime lead at Ta’ Qali National Stadium after Ferdinando Apap’s personal objective and a shocking strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Callum Wilson slotted the second penalty of the sport to spherical off the scoring.
England has gained its opening three video games in Group C, which additionally incorporates defending European champion Italy.
England was at all times anticipated to win comfortably towards a staff ranked 172nd on the planet and was on the right track for victory from as early because the eighth minute when Ferdinando Apap put the ball into his personal internet with Kane threatening.
Alexander-Arnold doubled the lead with a strike worthy of the No. 10 he wore on his again after being tried out in a midfield position.
Southgate had stated he would deploy the defender in a extra superior place within the absence of Jude Bellingham, who has simply accomplished a transfer to Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold collected the ball 25 yards out and whipped a shot past Malta goalkeeper Henry Bonello. It was his first aggressive objective for his nation.
“It’s someplace I can see myself taking part in,” Alexander-Arnold stated. “I want to make sure I am regularly on the team sheet and today was a good foundation to build on.”
Kane was introduced down by Matthew Guillaumier within the field and coolly transformed the spot kick.
Another penalty was awarded late after Wilson’s cross struck Steve Borg, and the substitute striker transformed.
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