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The quarter-point increase comes a day after data showed inflation was rising.

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How to watch Italy vs England in the EURO 2024 qualification stage from the UK, US, and India, as well as kick-off time and team news.

England have been unable to beat Italy in the last six meetings between the two teams. The latest of those was in the Nations League and the game ended in a defeat for the Three Lions. [Italy](https://www.goal.com/en/team/italy/eks08q2vbr45w563zrctsl5xo) will take on [England](https://www.goal.com/en/team/england/ck8m1cn23sukwsurgx5qakttk) in their [EURO 2024 qualification](https://www.goal.com/en/news/england-euro-2024-qualifying-group-fixtures-results/blt3bc0f0140d4236f4) opener at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Thursday.

The Bank of England hiked interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday, extending its long-running fight to rein in prices after a surprise ...

The Office for Budget Responsibility, the government’s fiscal watchdog, expects inflation to fall rapidly, reaching around 3% in the final quarter of this year, helped by falling energy prices and further easing of supply bottlenecks. It added that the UK banking system “remains resilient.” The Bank of England’s job is made even more complicated by the fact that the UK economy is expected to shrink this year. “With a flagging economy and lower energy costs still set to drive a significant fall in inflation this year, despite February’s surprise increase, the case for cutting interest rates is only likely to grow,” commented Suren Thiru, economics director at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The Bank of England said it would “continue to monitor closely” any effects from the banking crisis on credit conditions faced by households and firms. The Bank of England targets an inflation rate of 2%. [letter](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1145294/Open_CPI_Letter_-_March_2023_-_23_March.pdf) Thursday to finance minister Jeremy Hunt, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said inflation had “increasingly been driven also by factors that are more domestic,” in particular labor shortages. [Bank of England](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/02/economy/bank-of-england-ecb-interest-rates/index.html) hiked interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday, extending its long-running fight to rein in prices after a surprise [increase in inflation ](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/22/economy/inflation-uk-surprise-rise-february/index.html)in February. [energy bills](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/15/business/uk-energy-price-guarantee-extension/index.html), the bank added. [major central banks](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/22/economy/federal-reserve-meeting-march/index.html), it has pushed ahead with [raising rates ](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/16/economy/european-central-bank-interest-rates/index.html)despite recent turmoil in the [banking sector](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/23/investing/credit-suisse-ubs-impact-switzerland/index.html). [statement](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy-summary-and-minutes/2023/march-2023) that since its last meeting in February, inflation “had surprised significantly on the upside and the near-term path of GDP was likely to be somewhat stronger than expected previously.” The Bank of England said in a

Andrew Bailey has signalled there could be further pain to come for households as the Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage ...

It defied predictions of a fall to 9.9pc. It expects economic growth to stagnate around the turn of the year but believes it will increase slightly in the coming three months. The latest prediction marks a more upbeat outlook from February when the Bank predicted the economy would shrink by 0.4pc in the second quarter. [the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US and the rescue of Credit Suisse in Europe](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/03/21/banking-crisis-young-yet-brace-long-hot-summer-financial-accidents/). The Bank judged that measures announced by the Treasury in Jeremy Hunt’s recent Budget would add 0.3pc to GDP in the coming years. The Bank said it was monitoring signs of lenders tightening the purse strings in response to fears over the global banking system. The Bank of England has raised rates by 4.15 percentage points since December 2021 in its fastest rate-hiking cycle in three decades. “The UK banking system maintains robust capital and strong liquidity positions, and is well placed to continue supporting the economy in a wide range of economic scenarios, including in a period of higher interest rates,” the Bank said. Mr Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, said policymakers need to see more proof of inflation falling to pause the fastest cycle of rate rises in three decades. Policymakers at the Bank of England increased rates to 4.25pc on Thursday, a near 15-year high and the eleventh time rates have been raised in 15 months. The Retail Prices Index, of which a quarter of the Government's debt is linked to, rose by 13.8pc, an increase from 13.4pc in January. Andrew Bailey has signalled there could be further pain to come for households as the Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Sport England publish the review conducted by Sport Resolutions into how three complaints about abuse and bullying were handled by Swim England.

“We encourage anyone with concerns about safeguarding in any sport to report it to the relevant governing body immediately.” “After being made aware of concerns at Swim England, we appointed Sport Resolutions to carry out an independent review into how three complaints were handled, examining safeguarding processes and the culture around its complaints process. [the governing body](https://www.swimming.org/) [’s](https://www.swimming.org/) complaints process – the review did not re-investigate or rehear any matter.

Data on sexual offences from the year ending March 2022 Crime Survey for England and Wales, police recorded crime, and victim services.

Caution should be taken when using these data because of the impact of the reduced data collection period and lower response rates on the quality of the estimates. Under-reporting to the police is particularly acute for sexual offences, with many more offences committed than are reported to and recorded by the police. There are a number of different offence codes used for rape and sexual assault, depending on the age and sex of the victim. [Back to table of contents](#toc) A total of 193,566 sexual offences were recorded by the police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2022, which is the highest level recorded. The term “sexual assault” in police recorded crime refers to one type of sexual offence, that is, the sexual touching of a person without their consent. Respondents to the survey are also asked about their attitudes towards different crime-related issues, such as the police and the criminal justice system, and perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour. Although the data we have sourced from organisations supporting sexual assault victims provide a snapshot of the demands on these particular services, there is no comprehensive picture available across England and Wales. - Data for the year ending March 2022 are not badged as National Statistics. This equates to a prevalence rate of approximately 2.3% of adults (3.3% women and 1.2% men). Data based on six months of CSEW interviews, rather than 12 months, have been used in our articles for the year ending March 2022. Although the Telephone CSEW (TCSEW) allowed us to carry on providing estimates for certain crimes, concerns around confidentiality and respondent safeguarding led to sexual offences questions being excluded.

The UK's central bank announces 11th consecutive interest rate increase as it focuses on fighting inflation.

“There are concerns as central banks around the world continue to try to put the brakes on inflation. The bank will “continue to monitor closely indications of persistent inflationary pressures”, it said in announcing its decision. The United Kingdom’s central bank on Thursday raised its benchmark bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent.

England fans have been spotted in Naples ahead of the Three Lions' opening game of their Euro 2024 qualifying group against Italy amid concerns about ...

We hope the game and the next couple of days passes with no problems." I've never been to Naples before and that history of football here is really rich. Always we ask our fans to be good tourists and respect the local culture. Among the England flags tied to the walls of the old city included those from West Brom, Plymouth, Rochdale and Doncaster. He also recollected his memory of Maradona and Napoli's success over the years. There was a relaxed atmosphere in the sunshine and no signs of trouble.

England are back in European Championships action as the qualifiers for Euro 2024 get underway. Here's how to watch England vs Italy for free on TV.

Here’s how to watch on the You can tune in from 7:00pm on traditional TV, or watch on the You can read our guide to the England vs Italy kicks off at 7:45pm UK time on Thursday March 23. Remarkably, the reigning European Champions missed out on Qatar 2022 so will be eager to ensure they’re back at the top table with a solid qualifying campaign. If Kane scores tonight he’ll have achieved the feat in an unbelievable 39 less games than Rooney (81 vs 120).

GOAL previews the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier Italy vs England, with team news, predictions, head to head record, key players.

Gareth Southgate is under pressure to deliver results with England after the Three Lions failed to get past France in the quarter-final of the World Cup. have struggled against Italy in the recent past and will hope to get their first win in 11 years against Thursday's opponents. [Italy](https://www.goal.com/en/team/italy/eks08q2vbr45w563zrctsl5xo) will take on [England](https://www.goal.com/en/team/england/1/ck8m1cn23sukwsurgx5qakttk) as they begin their defence of the European championship in the EURO 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

England travel to Italy tonight to kick off their qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 against the current European champions. The Three Lions take on the ...

We are one of the best teams in Europe. Fifty-four: it doesn’t seem an iconic number, because Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 only stood for a few years, because, for the best part of half a century, the target was Bobby Charlton’s 49. It probably won’t be an iconic number, either, because Kane is likely to set a rather higher target for his successors. At a ground named after one of the greatest footballers, the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Kane demonstrated some of the reasons why he has become a great goalscorer. He has admitted it is likely to live with him for as long as he is around. Some 1271 men have played for the senior England team and the other 1270 have scored fewer goals than him. That was the most goals ever scored by a Three Lions player in a calendar year. Kane has also scored more penalties than any other player in England’s history, netting 18 times from the spot. He’s also England’s all-time leading scorer in European Championship qualifying matches (16 goals). This was a seriously good win, as much because of how troubling the second half became. Italy came out with aplomb and England were forced deep into their own half. Gareth Southgate’s men changed the momentum though through the opening goal just after the quarter-hour mark with Declan Rice turning home a rebound Harry Kane shot.

The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates again today after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation. But when will they go…

[interest rates](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23098227.interest-rates/) are shown as a percentage of the amount you borrow or save over a year. [ BOE in February](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23293697.bank-england-raise-interest-rates-4-per-cent/), so the next review will come in the next few months. [raising interest rates](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23376036.find-can-prepare-interest-rates-rises/). According to the Bank of England (BOE), interest is what you pay for borrowing money, and what banks pay you for saving money with them. [Bank of England](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/the-interest-rate-bank-rate) will want to see more evidence that inflationary pressures are easing up more broadly before ending its cycle of rate rises. The Bank of England (BOE) is expected to increase interest rates again today after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation.

Euro 2024 qualification gets underway for the two favourites in Group C as the Three Lions travel to Naples looking to avenge their heartbreak in the last ...

This results shows we’re ready for the next challenge.” Debutant Mateo Retegui halved the deficit in the 56th minute as the hosts responded but England held on to claim their first victory over Italy on Italian soil for 62 years despite having Luke Shaw sent off for receiving two yellow cards. Italy vs England

The Bank has improved its outlook for the UK economy as it decided to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25pc. It said the UK's gross ...

Last week the European Central Bank raised rates by half a percentage point even amid the worldwide banking turmoil sparked by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The Bank has improved its outlook for the UK economy as it decided to raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25pc. It said the UK's gross domestic product (GDP) will increase slightly in the second quarter of this year after predicting a 0.4pc decline in its February report.

Jordan Pickford, Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson discuss what makes Harry Kane so special after the striker surpassed Wayne Rooney as England's all-time ...

He is a fantastic player and a huge player we will need if we want to be successful in the future. It is the pace, the whip and the way he finishes the ball is incredible, with both feet. He is great to have in the dressing room and around the team, both on and off the field, which is a massively important thing. He will pick his spot and he will commit to that spot. “When you are in training with him, you rarely save a shot because of the quality he has. The defender continued: “It is so hard to play up against him.

It felt inevitable that Harry Kane would eventually beat Wayne Rooney's goal record for England. Here's how the captain of the Three Lions did it.

Prior to Rooney assuming the mantle, England's all-time goal record had stood at 49 goals and belonged to Charlton since 1970. Charlton's record-breaking 31st international goal then followed in October that same year when he scored in a 4-0 victory over This was off the back of a breakthrough season with Spurs in which he scored 31 goals in all competitions. [Germany](/football/team?id=481) in the UEFA Nations League. However, after sending another spot kick over the bar in [the 2-1 loss](/football/report/_/gameId/633846) the Les Bleus, Kane had to wait until Thursday's game at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples to claim the record outright -- on a penalty. A terrific player with a record that will last for a long, long time. Or will it [@hkane28]? [Raheem Sterling](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) and [Marcus Rashford](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/230945/Marcus-Rashford) in the 6-2 win over [Iran](/football/team?id=469) and then another for [Phil Foden](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250787/Phil-Foden) in the 3-0 victory against Wales. Coincidentally, Rooney's goal against the Swiss had only come after a fresh-faced 21-year-old Kane had emerged from the bench to open the scoring for England with his third goal in the space of four caps. [the 3-0 win](/football/report?gameId=633838) over [Senegal](/football/team?id=654) in the round of 16 to draw level with White and then netted a penalty in the quarterfinal against [France](/football/team/_/id/478/france). [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/fifa.world) with a total of 51 goals in 75 games for the Three Lions, with the [Tottenham Hotspur](/football/team?id=367) striker needing two more to surpass former women's national team striker Ellen White (52) and one further strike to overtake Rooney (53) as his country's all-time top scorer. [Harry Kane](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142200/Harry-Kane) would eventually beat Wayne Rooney's goal-scoring record for the [England](/football/team?id=448) men's national team, and the captain finally achieved that feat [with his 54th career international goal](/football/england-eng/story/4802986/harry-kane-becomes-englands-all-time-record-goalscorer) in Thursday's [2-1 win](/football/match?gameId=655249) over [Italy](/football/team/_/id/162/italy) in a [European Championship](/football/league/_/name/uefa.euro) qualifier.

Harry Kane scored a penalty to become England's all-time record goalscorer in their 2-1 defeat of Italy, with the defender Luke Shaw also shown a red card.

From back to front – and that included the goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford – the passing was on point. The turnaround was remarkable. Italy could not get near to them on the ball, the combinations up through the thirds easy on the eye. Italy are, of course, the reigning European champions, although it feels as if their second failure in a row to qualify for the World Cup is defining them more at present. A win is a win and this was a big one, England’s most difficult assignment of the group passed already. He was central to England’s barnstorming start as they controlled the tempo and the ball, looking extremely confident on it. It was Kane to Grealish and he did well to release Jude Bellingham, who advanced and unloaded a vicious drive that Gianluigi Donnarumma tipped over. What a moment it was for the captain. When they play at this stadium – especially this season, the Scudetto so close that everyone in town has started to prepare for the party of the millennium, connecting the buildings in those narrow streets with blue and white sheets – it can feel like an out-of-body experience. The rather key difference this time was that England had scored the first two goals. It ought to have been 3-0 in first-half stoppage time only for Jack Grealish to miscue wide of a gaping goal. It was a night when a Harry Kane penalty conversion positively overflowed with narrative drama.

England fans were hit with batons by Italian police as they attempted to make their way into the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples for the game vs ...

It was a different story in the second half however, with the reigning European champions forcing their way back into the contest. But Gareth Southgate's side hung on to send the travelling fans into raptures. Those who did make into the stadium were treated to a stunning opening 45 minutes which saw the Three Lions establish a two-goal lead. Tensions were stoked pre-match when a travelling England fan was pictured with a flag carrying a message about the late Diego Maradona. Maradona, who scored the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England for Argentina at the 1986 World Cup, is adored in Naples having led Napoli to two league titles and the UEFA Cup. And video obtained by Mirror Sport shows fans were charged by baton-wielding Italian police as they queued to get into the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples.

Harry Kane fires himself into the record books, scoring his 54th international goal to surpass Wayne Rooney as England's all-time leading goalscorer.

Three of these were in friendlies - one in a 3-2 win in Germany in March 2016 and a double in another 3-2 victory, this time against France, in June 2017. The next highest scorer in the current England setup below Kane is 27-year-old Raheem Sterling with 20. Kane shows no sign of slowing in his goalscoring either, having recently passed the 270 mark for Tottenham. Brentford's Ivan Toney and Callum Wilson of Newcastle are the latest. Alan Shearer - at Euro 96 - is the only other one to be top scorer at a major finals. The breakdown of the goals scored by England's leading goalscorers says a lot about their era. His fourth and fifth hat-tricks were scored just three days apart - the one in San Marino coming shortly after a treble against Albania at Wembley. No player has ever scored more for a single manager in England men's football history, with Lineker's 35 in 58 matches under Sir Bobby Robson the next best. Kane's goal haul includes an incredible record of scoring in qualifying matches for major tournaments. He became the first player to score four goals in an England game since Ian Wright against the same opponent almost exactly 28 years earlier. Agonisingly, he missed the chance to overtake him by missing a second penalty in that game, It was the same old penalty routine from Harry Kane, only this time it took him to a place no England player has gone before.

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Harry Kane became Englands all-time record goalscorer as England beat Italy 2-1 in their first Euro 2024 Qualifier; Declan Rice was also on target while ...

Came on in a period of the game where Italy were on top. Really struggled to get into the game in the time that he was on the pitch. As the game became stretched, he showed some good touches in possession and his physicality helped Italy disrupt England's rhythm. Like many of his team-mates he endured a difficult first half but had some superb touches in the second. Plenty of bite in the tackle from the PSG midfielder, as you'd expect, but the 30-year-old struggled to have an impact in the first half as England dominated the midfield battle. Helped turn the game in Italy's favour. Improved as Italy grew into the game in the second half, but was booked for stopping a potential England counter before being replaced by Tonali. Italy's captain for the night in the absence of Leonardo Bonucci. Combined brilliantly with England's supporting forwards in the first half and continued to work tirelessly in the second. Italy's midfield had a torrid first half with the likes of Barella unable to get on the ball and dictate play. Came under pressure in the first half as England attacked with pace and energy. Largely assured in the first half, save for one early lapse.

England got their first-ever competitive win against Italy in Italy, and it was the perfect way to put their World Cup exit behind them.

England striker Harry Kane on the meaning of the result: "It is the first time England have won in Italy for a long, long time. Playing for England is probably my greatest feeling in football and I want to do it for as long as possible. Thank you to everyone in here and everyone who has made this dream a reality." A few minutes from halftime, Italian defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo was caught with his hand touching the ball in the box, possibly interfering with Harry Kane being able to win it. I can't remember what he said but I'm sure it was a on a video as everything is videoed these days and nothing stays in house. Italy began to take control of the midfield battle and mistakes crept into England's play, most obviously a palpably avoidable red card for Luke Shaw. To be a part of that is amazing. England were much the better side in the first half and deserved to extend their lead when [Giovanni Di Lorenzo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155904/Giovanni-Di-Lorenzo) was adjudged to have handled in the box, a decision Serbian referee Srdjan Jovanovic awarded on VAR review, allowing Kane to set the new England scoring record. Kane's clever hold-up play, particularly in the first half, was a reminder his ability extends far beyond goal-scoring. One of the few remaining questions England have to answer for under Southgate is their inconsistent record against the very best sides. Nothing will completely take away the pain of missing a penalty in England's World Cup quarterfinal defeat top France three months ago. This was also Southgate's 50th win as England manager, from 82 games -- a number only surpassed by Walter Winterbottom (78) and Sir Alf Ramsey (69).

Get a report of the Italy vs. England 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It's the first time that England have won in Italy for a long, long time and to be part of that is amazing. And to everyone in here, thank you to everyone who has made this dream come alive." [Jack Grealish](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/172850/Jack-Grealish) missed a glorious chance to make it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time. "I knew it wouldn't take long but that was quick. "I want to also say a big thank you to my teammates, to the staff, the fans, my family back home and my wife. [Jude Bellingham](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/291281/Jude-Bellingham) ran the show in the early stages for England and he forced a superb save from Donnarumma when he let fly with a ferocious shot from distance. Congrats Harry!" [Argentina](/football/team?id=202)-born Retegui smashed a low shot past [Jordan Pickford](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159443/Jordan-Pickford). [Luke Shaw](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/167127/Luke-Shaw) was sent off for a second yellow card to leave England to defend the final minutes with 10 men. [Giovanni Di Lorenzo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155904/Giovanni-Di-Lorenzo) was penalised for handball in the 42nd minute, finding the corner to claim another scoring record. [Harry Maguire](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire). [European Championship](/football/league/_/name/UEFA.EURO), won on penalties by Italy, England were vastly superior in the first half and went into the break with a 2-0 lead courtesy of [Declan Rice](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238262/Declan-Rice) and Kane's record-breaking strike from the penalty spot.

Harry Kane had just three England goals to his name when Wayne Rooney broke Bobby Charlton's long-standing record of 49 in a 2-0 victory over Switzerland in ...

I know what it meant to him and I was so proud of him," Kane told Channel 4. "It means everything. A magical moment. "Congratulations to Harry Kane on becoming England's all-time leading goalscorer. "To break the record in the manner he did given the recent history was an indication of his strength of character and his mentality," Southgate said. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Harry Kane deserves to stand in the company of England greats and can push his scoring record far into the distance of others, writes Phil McNulty.

He can link play from all parts, has a prodigious work-rate and offered so much more than goals in his international career. As at club level, the trophy is missing. Such are the high standards he maintains, there is no reason why Kane cannot end his England career with a total that will take an awful lot of beating - and a record that will need a truly great striker to overtake it. What should be remembered after this night in Naples is England have been privileged to have such an outstanding striker at their disposal, someone who has every right to stand in the company of those he overtook in the 44th minute of their first win against Italy in Italy since 1961. And then there was the heartache of the World Cup semi-final loss to Croatia in Russia in 2018, the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy at Wembley and the personal heartache of that France game in Qatar. The heartfelt congratulations from Rooney and Lineker was an accurate reflection of the respect in which Kane is held throughout the game, both as a striker and inspirational leader of this England team - a personality so hugely admired by his colleagues.

Harry Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer as Gareth Southgate's side put their World Cup frustration behind them and kicked off European ...

There was a flurry of bookings and tensions began to fray as the clock wound down, with Shaw sent off with 10 minutes remaining. Unfortunately, some visiting fans chanted the same at points during the first half. That goal was no less than England deserved given a first-half display that should have brought a third in stoppage time, only for Grealish to inexplicably hit across the face of an open goal from a Kane cross.

The big topics discussed after England beat Italy 2-1 in Naples with the help of Harry Kanes record-breaking penalty. Including: Jude Bellingham belies his ...

Kane whipped in a cross midway through England's dominant first half that was begging to be tapped in at the back post but Grealish was 15 yards away. All his good work in Naples was undone by avoidable errors, which will see plenty calling for him to lose his place in the starting XI. On Thursday night he was the standout player on the pitch in the first half. But a chance was handed to him Naples, preferred to Phil Foden as Marcus Rashford was missing with injury. On the evidence that's gone before Maguire will start against Ukraine on Sunday, but the pressure will be firmly on again to perform. With Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips mopping up behind him, Bellingham is thriving in the more attacking role he was handed by the England manager during the World Cup. All the while, England were sinking further and further back, unable to muster so much as a shot in the second half. He had looked weighed down with the pressure before his miss against France but has responded superbly to that setback with a glut of goals for Tottenham. It's no wonder the biggest clubs in the world are scrambling to sign him for huge sums this summer. And yet, it is also possible to find familiar flaws in the performance. It must have been nerve-racking, given the enormity of the moment and what had happened in December. Rooney now hands the baton onto Kane - and the new record holder looks to run with it out of sight.

Harry Kane netted his 54th goal in an England shirt to break the national team record in their 2-1 win over Italy in Naples to get their Euro 2024…

"The World Cup was obviously a difficult way to end. A wonderful achievement." To score and win the game is special. "We spoke about getting back to it. "I knew it wouldn't take long but that was quick. "Thankfully I put it away and just a great night.

The Three Lions captain Harry Kane became England's top goalscorer when he scored a penalty against Italy in Naples and spoke about his emotions after the ...

“I was so proud of him. “I was on the pitch when Wayne broke the record, and I know what it meant to him,” added Kane. “The World Cup was obviously a difficult way to end, it was tough to finish it that way, but we spoke this week about getting back to it, we feel like we are one of the best teams in Europe and we just have to keep knocking on the door. “I was so excited to put the England shirt back on and get the campaign started for the EUROS next year,” he added. “It had to be a penalty of course, but I just do what I do; I practice, I work hard in training, hit my spot and thankfully put it away. “Once it hit the back of the net, there was so much emotion.

Five members of Pep Guardiola's squad helped ten-man England begin their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Italy.

[Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) then doubling the advantage early in the second 45. [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva), Dias and Cancelo cruised to victory over Lichtenstein. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) and co. [Mahrez](https://www.mancity.com/players/riyad-mahrez) ensured Algeria maintained their 100% start to AFCON qualification with a 2-1 win over Niger. [Ruben Dias](https://www.mancity.com/players/ruben-dias), Joao Cancelo and [Bernardo](https://www.mancity.com/players/bernardo-silva) Silva who helped Portugal to a 4-0 win over Lichtenstein, with the latter two both among the goals, while [Shea Charles](https://www.mancity.com/players/shea-charles) also played the full 90 minutes as Northern Ireland beat San Marino. [Stones](https://www.mancity.com/players/john-stones), [Kyle Walker](https://www.mancity.com/players/kyle-walker), [Kalvin Phillips](https://www.mancity.com/players/kalvin-phillips) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.mancity.com/players/jack-grealish) all started in Naples while Phil [Foden](https://www.mancity.com/players/phil-foden) made a brief cameo from the bench on a night where Three Lions captain Harry Kane also became his nation’s record goalscorer.

Wayne Rooney and Gary Lineker were among the first to pay tribute to the Tottenham forward on social media.

“The World Cup was obviously a difficult way to end. “We spoke about getting back to it. It is just a magical moment.” The 53-goal hitman said on Twitter: “Congratulations to Harry Kane on becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer. “We were so excited to put the England shirt back on and get back out here and get the campaign started for the Euros next year. Kane, who helped England to a first win in Italy since 1961, added: “Thankfully I put it away and just a great night.

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A number of England supporters were caught in overcrowding outside Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

It was kicking off because one little kid was getting crushed and crying and the fans tried to let him through the front, but the police blocked it off.” BBC journalist David Cheeseman reported that one fan was injured after falling in the chaos. Fans reported being herded into a “dangerous bottleneck” in order to pass through multiple security checks which caused “chaos”.

Kane has put his World Cup heartache behind him to become the all-time leading scorer for club and country in the space of just 46 days.

From spending the first half facing Italy’s goal with Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham speeding past him in support, Kane had his back to goal throughout the second. “It had to be a penalty of course and once it hit the back of the net… Kane’s best work comes in the penalty area, but other aspects of his game are just as polished as the ruthless finishes and precision passes. And like Beckham, he hit rock bottom on the world stage, only to rise again with a redemptive kick from 12 yards. Sleepless nights no doubt followed, but as much as one can on a Thursday night in Naples, he would have nodded straight off after settling down for the night in his hotel room. Two records Kane had in his sights have tumbled one after the other.

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Harry Kane surpassed Wayne Rooney's tally of 53 goals with a first-half penalty in the Euro 2024 qualifier in Naples against Italy.

"I was on the pitch when Wayne broke the record and I know what it meant to him. Harry Kane surpassed Wayne Rooney's tally of 53 goals with a first-half penalty in the Euro 2024 qualifier in Naples against Italy. "It's a magical moment."

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Kane has netted an equal share of goals on home soil and on opposition turf, while scoring another 12 on neutral territory. When I presented him the boot for breaking the record, he said he'd be giving it back to me one day. Speaking after the game, Kane said: "I was on the pitch when Wayne broke the record and I know what it meant to him and how proud I was.