Harry Kane breaks England’s goal-scoring record in historic win over Italy

The Three Lions of England enjoyed a historic night in the Euro 2024 qualifying opening game, as they defeated Italy for the first time away, since 1961.

England defeat Italy 2-1 in the first match of their Euro 2024 qualification.

It’s their first away win vs. Italy since 1961 👊 pic.twitter.com/BYC2IkXyzZ

— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 23, 2023

A hard fought victory 💪#ThreeLions | @googlecloud pic.twitter.com/LGoZ28955L

— England (@England) March 23, 2023

Three Lions captain, Harry Kane, also made history as he became England’s record goal scorer with 54 goals, overtaking Wayne Rooney.

5️⃣4️⃣: @HKane
5️⃣3️⃣: @WayneRooney
4️⃣9️⃣: @SirBobby
4️⃣8️⃣: @GaryLineker
4️⃣4️⃣: @jimmy_greaves

Harry Kane. At the very 🔝 of the England men's goalscoring list.

— England (@England) March 23, 2023

ENGLAND'S ALL-TIME RECORD GOALSCORER!

Congratulations, @HKane! 👏 pic.twitter.com/vXoeRcQrRC

— England (@England) March 23, 2023

Iconic. Historic.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @HKane pic.twitter.com/0WxMYB5yBd

— England (@England) March 23, 2023

Kane’s goal was a penalty just before the break, which took the scoreline to 2-0, in favour of Gareth Southgate’s side, following Declan Rice’s first-half opener.

A historic moment to finish a fantastic half in Naples! ✨ pic.twitter.com/v3Q7FTX0hT

— England (@England) March 23, 2023

After the break, debutant Mateo Retegui pulled one back for the host, and though England got reduced to 10-man after Luke Shaw got shown a second yellow with 10 minutes left to go, the visitors held on to the crucial win.

Off to a winning start, England will be looking to build on that come Sunday, when they take on Ukraine at Wembley. 

🔝 How things stand after our first #EURO2024 qualifier.

Ukraine next on Sunday. 💪 pic.twitter.com/CaU3W0EIPm

— England (@England) March 23, 2023