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Harry Kane's journey from youth goalkeeper to England's all-time top scorer
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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.
TopicsWorld Cup 2026Harry KanePelefootball-soccerEngland national football team2026 FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup PredictionsGary Lineker
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