England is off to a winning start in Naples, and it’s all thanks to Declan Rice. Despite the buzz surrounding Kalvin Phillips‘ selection, no one ever questions Rice’s place in Gareth Southgate’s lineup. And for good reason. The midfielder is a crucial part of England’s game, always bringing his A-game to the pitch. As if to prove his worth, Rice opened the scoring for England, sending fans into a frenzy. The excitement didn’t stop there, because just moments later, England was awarded a penalty. All eyes were on Harry Kane, who was about to make history. And he did just that, becoming England’s top scorer with his 54th goal. Talk about an epic start to the game!
England got off to a great start in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a dominant first half display against Italy. Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane gave them a comfortable lead at the break. However, Jack Grealish will surely be kicking himself after missing a clear-cut opportunity to extend their lead. The second half provided a nervy finish as Italy pulled one back through debutant Mateo Retegui. But in the end, England held on for a valuable away win in Naples. With tough games against Ukraine and North Macedonia to follow, this result could prove to be pivotal in their qualification bid.
It was a historic night for Harry Kane and England fans as the Tottenham striker became his country’s all-time leading scorer with a first-half penalty against Italy. Kane’s 54th goal for the Three Lions saw him surpass the record set by Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney. But that’s not all, the 29-year-old now holds SIX England records, solidifying his status as one of the greatest footballers to ever don the famous white and red jersey. With a perfect start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, England fans will be counting on their star striker to lead the way as they navigate a tough run of fixtures in the coming months. Thursday’s game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will be a night to cherish for Kane and England fans alike.
