England all-time top scorers: Complete list of most goals

Harry Kane has etched his name into the annals of English football history. With his 56th goal in his 83rd cap against Malta, he has become the all-time leading goalscorer for the England men’s team, surpassing the record previously held by Wayne Rooney.

Kane’s journey to the top of England’s scoring charts has been nothing short of remarkable. His name now sits alongside some of the most legendary forwards to have ever donned an England shirt.

The record-breaking goal came on March 23, 2023, during England’s opening Europe 2024 qualifier against Malta. Kane coolly converted a penalty to give the Three Lions a 2-0 lead in Naples. He didn’t stop there, adding another goal to his tally three days later in a 2-0 victory over Ukraine at Wembley.

At just 30 years old, Kane still has plenty of time to further cement his legacy. His impressive form for Bayern Munich in his debut season in Germany suggests that he is far from done. As England prepares to face Australia in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, fans will be eagerly anticipating Kane’s next opportunity to add to his record-breaking tally.

Name	Goals	Caps	Years
Harry Kane	59	86	2015 - present
Wayne Rooney	53	120	2003 - 2018
Bobby Charlton	49	106	1958 - 1970
Gary Lineker	48	80	1984 - 1992
Jimmy Greaves	44	57	1959 - 1967
Michael Owen	40	89	1998 - 2008
Nat Lofthouse	30	33	1950 - 1958
Alan Shearer	30	63	1992 - 2000
Tom Finney	30	76	1946 - 1958
Vivian Woodward	29	23	1903 - 1911
Frank Lampard	29	106	1999 - 2014