Thursday's 2-1 victory against Italy for the Three Lions gave them a flawless start in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein on his 197th appearance, setting a new record for most goals in a single game.
In his 81st international game, Kane scored England's 54th goal in Naples from the penalty spot Declan Rice has just handed the guests the early advantage.
The England captain surpasses the milestone that he previously shared with Wayne Rooney.
"I want to express my gratitude to all of you. throughout this process. Excellent night. "To score and win this game is incredible because we haven't won in Italy in a very long time," remarked Kane.
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The team led by Gareth Southgate got some payback for losing to the Azzurri in the Euro 2020 championship game.
England dominated for 45 minutes of their first game since losing heartbreakingly to France in the World Cup quarterfinals.
After Italy failed to clear a corner successfully, Rice rifled in his third goal for his country after 13 minutes.
Kane's record-breaking goal came from another set-piece, which Giovanni Di Lorenzo handled inside the box.
Ronaldo Makes History.
Ronaldo debuted Portugal to Roberto Martinez with another memorable evening in Lisbon.
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The 38-year-old broke the previous mark of 196 caps held by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa to set a new record for men's international appearances. He was dropped from the Portuguese starting Eleven during the World Cup.
After just eight minutes, Joao Cancelo scored the game's first goal, but it wasn't until Bernardo Silva doubled Portugal's advantage early in the second half that things got going.
Ronaldo scored his 120th goal for his country after converting a penalty kick and a free kick from the edge of the area, respectively.
A new cycle has begun. According to Martinez, a player must demonstrate dedication and the ability to draw on his expertise. "That's something Ronaldo has: a ton of experience and dedication to the national team."
Rade Krunic scored twice as Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Iceland 3-0 in the same group.
Yet Luxembourg held Slovakia to a scoreless draw at home despite having qualified for the last two Tournaments.
Semifinalist teams for Euro 2020 Denmark defeated Finland 3-1 in Copenhagen after their sad early World Cup elimination.
On his debut start for his nation, Atalanta attacker Rasmus Hojlund scored a hat-trick for the Danish.
In other Group H matches, Slovenia overcame a deficit to defeat Kazakhstan 2-1, and Northern Ireland defeated San Marino 2-0 behind two goals from Dion Charles.
