Riga, Latvia – In a World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Latvia, Harry Kane etched his name further into English footballing history, breaking a 69-year-old record to become the first English footballer to score two or more goals in the most international games. The Three Lions secured their spot at next year's tournament with an emphatic 5-0 victory, but the night belonged to Kane, who bagged a brace to surpass Nat Lofthouse's long-standing record.

Kane's two goals in Riga marked the 13th time he has scored multiple goals in a senior international match, exceeding Lofthouse's previous record of 12 set in 1956. This achievement underscores Kane's consistent goal-scoring prowess for England and cements his place among the nation's all-time greats.

The England captain's first goal was a superb left-footed strike from inside the penalty area. He then doubled his tally from the penalty spot after being pulled down, coolly dispatching the ball past the Latvian goalkeeper. While he narrowly missed out on a hat-trick with a late free-kick, the two goals were enough to secure his place in the record books.

"Harry Kane continues to build his legend in an England shirt," stated Opta. Since his debut in 2015, Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer and keeps breaking records every round. Now, he adds another chapter to his journey, showing he still has a lot to offer in his country's shirt.

Adding to his accolades, Kane also surpassed Gary Lineker's record for most goals scored for England while playing for a foreign club. Kane has now scored 18 goals for the Three Lions while playing for Bayern Munich, exceeding Lineker's 17 goals scored while at Barcelona.

Kane's record-breaking performance comes amid a rich vein of form for both club and country. He has already scored 18 goals in 10 games for Bayern Munich this season. Last season, he won the European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 Bundesliga goals in his debut campaign.

Some fans had criticized Kane's performances in previous major tournaments, particularly Euro 2024. However, Kane has put those doubts to rest with his recent performances, leading England to a secured spot in the 2026 World Cup.

The 32-year-old Kane now has 76 goals in 110 appearances for England, extending his lead as the nation's all-time top scorer. With his sights set on future tournaments, Kane will undoubtedly continue to break records and lead the Three Lions.