Not only did the brace cap off a perfect 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying run for Thomas Tuchel’s side, but it also gave Kane yet another individual goalscoring accolade. The England skipper can now say he has found the back of the net more times on the international stage than three-time World Cup winner Pelé.

Harry Kane scored both goals as England beat Albania in their eighth and final World Cup qualifier to go into next summer's tournament with maximum points and no goals conceded

Thomas Tuchel and assistant coach Anthony Barry have both spoken of the importance of set pieces for next summer’s tournament.

HARRY KANE equalled Pele’s record but was in no mood to hang about. Just eight minutes after equalling the Brazilian’s record of 77 international goals, Kane did what he does quite a lot and

England captain Harry Kane has revealed that an 'NFL-like playbook' will help the Three Lions set-piece their way to the World Cup in North America next year. England have maximised dead ball situations to great effect in qualifying having scored five goals from set pieces and a further two from the penalty spot as they booked their flight across the pond with ease.

England boss Thomas Tuchel hailed Harry Kane after he transcended Pele’s international goalscoring record with a brace against Albania in the Three Lions’ final competitive fixture before the World Cup. Pele scored 77 goals for the Brazilian national team in 91 appearances and has topped the list for the most international goals for 54 years.

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Harry Kane always looked destined to break the all-time England record, and did so in 2023 with his goal against Italy in the Euro 2024 qualifier.