Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal rewrites England's history

In the evening match against Panama, England's striker Harry Kane netted his eleventh World Cup goal, moving ahead of Gary Lineker to become the nation's all‑time leading scorer at the tournament. The strike came as England secured a 0‑2 victory, and it also pushed Kane past Cristiano Ronaldo's seventy‑goal season tally. Midfielder Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid lauded his teammate after the Panama game. He said, "It is an honour to play with him. For me he is the best English player of all time," referring to Kane. Kane's eleventh World Cup goal placed him alone atop England's all‑time World Cup scoring list, overtaking Gary Lineker who previously shared the record. Only Lionel Messi exceeded that seasonal tally in 2011/12, with 82 goals.

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Playing for Bayern Munich, Kane reached his seventieth goal of the season with the Panama strike, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's 69‑goal haul in 2011/12. The milestone highlights Kane's consistency across club and country. Bellingham, who also found the net against Panama, emphasized Kane's impact, stating, "His level at the moment is incredible. Whether he is involved in the play or not, we know he can make the difference, and he did today."

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The teammates' admiration reflects the significance of the record within the England squad. Kane's achievement adds to the legacy of The Three Lions as they progress in the tournament. The milestone was featured in the latest Studio Oranje programme, which also examined Koeman's aura and upcoming challenges. The show also warned of a potential pitfall against Morocco and Cape Verde.