Harry Kane's journey from youth goalkeeper to England's all-time top scorer

Harry Kane has scored six goals in the 2026 World Cup, equalling his 2018 tally and surpassing Gary Lineker as England's top World Cup scorer.

• Kane began his football career as a goalkeeper at age six at Ridgeway Rovers, according to former coach Dave Bricknell.
• Arsenal scouted Kane and he trained with goalkeeper coach Alex Welsh, but Arsenal later released him.
• Kane scored twice against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 2026 World Cup, including a winning goal.
• Kane has scored six goals in the tournament, equalling his 2018 tally and surpassing Pelé's World Cup goal record.