England captain Harry Kane has matched Gary Lineker’s record for the most World Cup goals scored by an English player, reaching a total of 10 goals. Kane achieved this milestone by scoring twice in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening, marking the start of their latest tournament campaign.

Lineker, who previously held the record with 10 goals scored across the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and the 1990 World Cup in Italy, praised Kane for his achievement. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the former England striker and broadcaster described Kane as “the greatest English striker we’ve ever had.” He acknowledged that Kane had equalled his long-standing record but noted that it took Kane participation in three World Cups—2018 in Russia, 2022 in Qatar, and the current tournament—compared to his record reached in just two editions.

“I’m absolutely delighted that Kane equalled my record,” Lineker said. “Welcome to the double-figures club. I mean, it may have taken him a World Cup more. In all seriousness, Harry is the greatest English striker we’ve ever had. His all-round game is what separates him from all the others.”

The podcast co-host Alan Shearer also contributed, expressing confidence that Kane will surpass Lineker’s record in the near future.

Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich, has been a central figure for England in recent years and now shares the distinction of being England’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup finals with one of the country’s most celebrated former players. The milestone highlights Kane’s consistent performance at the highest level of international football and underscores his reputation among England’s elite forwards.