- Rooney first Three Lions star to 50 goals
- Kane has raised that bar to 69
- Always setting himself new targets
Getty/GOALHarry Kane reveals Wayne Rooney inspiration on way to smashing England records and explains how missing penalty on Tottenham debut 'helped define me'
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GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Rooney, who is the Red Devils’ all-time leading scorer, raised the bar of goal-getting brilliance for the Three Lions when passing World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton. He became the first man to reach a half-century of efforts for England, finishing on 53 through 120 appearances.
GettyWHAT HARRY KANE SAID
Kane has told Soccer Bible of making history and the legacy that he will leave behind: "It’s hard to fully process while I’m still playing. I remember watching Wayne Rooney break the England goal-scoring record and thinking how incredible that must have felt for him.
"For me, it’s similar – it’s a huge honour, but I quickly shift my focus to the next game or the next milestone. I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved, but my mindset is always about pushing further. Once I break a record, it’s about seeing how much further I can go, whether that’s with goals, caps, or anything else."
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT?
For all that he has achieved as an individual, including Golden Boots and PFA prizes, Kane is still waiting on a first major trophy. The expectation is that said duck will be broken in 2025, with Bayern very much in the hunt for Bundesliga and Champions League titles.
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