The moment has arrived and, in truth, it didn’t take that long at all: Harry Kane has become England’s all-time leading goalscorer and his predecessor, Wayne Rooney, was the first to congratulate him.
On an evening where the Three Lions managed their first win in Italy for the first time in over 60 years, it was the nation’s number nine and Spurs striker Harry Kane who sealed the victory with his customary penalty which was tucked away with trademark precision, as per.
Kane’s 54th international goal saw him surpass Rooney’s record set back in 2016 when Roy Hodgson’s squad bowed out of the Euros against Iceland — the ex-Manchester United man having himself dispatched his final goal via a spot kick.
That being said, it was only fitting that the former England skipper led the tributes, wasting no time in congratulating him and joking, “I knew it wouldn’t take long but that was quick”.
Congratulations to @HKane on becoming @England’s all-time leading goalscorer. I knew it wouldn’t take long but that was quick 🤣. Great man, unbelievable goalscorer and an England legend. Congrats Harry 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/mX7M8S8al3
Not only did ‘Wazza‘ hail Kane as a “great man, unbelievable goalscorer and an England legend” already, but the 37-year-old also went on to pen his own column in The Times the following morning.
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He started by recognising that “when [he] broke the England goalscoring record, with a penalty against Switzerland in September 2015, Harry Kane was the first player to run over and celebrate with [him].
The England legend went on to mention Harry in the speech he gave in the dressing room shortly after, insisting that he “hoped the young players in the squad would come close to the record themselves” and eventually go on to move past him — Kane already clearly one who didn’t even need the encouragement.
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Social media was soon awash with praise, with William Prince of Wales and president of the FA, paying tribute to the England star, writing: “A leader on and off the pitch, and now England’s record goalscorer, a testament to your brilliant career… Congratulations and here’s to many more. W.”
Many congratulations to @HKane on becoming @England’s highest ever goal-scorer. A wonderful achievement. 👏🏻👏🏻
While questions might remain as to whether the 29-year-old needs to move on from Spurs to win the trophies he so desires and to reach the heights he so clearly has the potential to, Harry Kane continues to prove time and time and again why he captains both his country and his club.
One thing is for sure, he’s destined to become the greatest-ever Premier League goalscorer and he’s already England’s time goalscorer, and just like Rooney before him, the celebration, the reaction from his teammates and the speech he gave after shows just how much it means to him and the Three Lions.
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Congratulations, Harry — here’s to the many more that are sure to come.
An emotional moment in the #ThreeLions dressing room. ❤️
Featured Image — Harry Kane (via Instagram)/The FA/England(via Twitter)
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Tommy Fury announces huge fight against former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall
Daisy Jackson
Tommy Fury has announced his next major boxing match – against a rather unlikely opponent.
The Manc boxer and former Love Island star will face Eddie Hall, who once reigned as the World’s Strongest Man and was the first person on the planet to deadlift 500kg.
The match, billed as Beauty vs The Beast (we’ll let you decide who’s who…), will take place at the AO Arena this summer.
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall will be facing off in Manchester as part of the Misfits Boxing series, a sports promotion company founded by YouTube sensation KSI.
26-year-old Fury – younger brother of heavyweight legend Tyson Fury – remains unbeaten, seeing off all-comers in the crossover boxing world.
As for 38-year-old Eddie Hall (nicknamed The Beast), he retired as a strongman competitor, where he’s previously been crowned the World’s Strongest Man, and has now pivoted into combat sports.
The pair have collaborated recently on several videos online, taking on challenges like a One Punch Knockout and a breakfast eating competition.
But this will be the first time they’ve publicly faced off in the ring.
Misfirst Boxing has once more delivered the biggest match-ups possible in the crossover boxing space, with Fury vs. Hall promising to be a titanic tussle that will captivate fans around the world.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, Beauty vs The Beast, will take place on Saturday 13 June at the AO Arena in Manchester – you can get tickets HERE.
Corey Blackett-Taylor ruled out injured for the rest of the season
Danny Jones
Bolton Wanderers winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season following injury.
With not that long left in this year’s campaign and the playoff scrap set to ramp up even further in the coming weeks, it’s an unfortunate twist of fate for the Trotters.
Despite still being only a relatively recent signing, having just joined Bolton in the most recent January transfer window, it didn’t take long for him to make a good impression.
Scoring on debut in a 1-0 away win against AFC Wimbledon, the 28-year-old is now set to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 term, letting supporters know the news on Friday, 27 March.
Blackett-Taylor was forced off in the game against Rotherham United after pulling up in the wake of taking a shot, ultimately being subbed in the first half.
It was quickly confirmed to be a thigh injury, and while the specific nature and severity of the damage haven’t been fully detailed, he has now informed fans that his season is over.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Instantly from arriving at the club, I felt the passion and support from the fans, club, staff and players.
“I have no doubts [about] the club achieving their targets of promotion – I want to say a huge thank you for making me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Unfortunately, my season is concluded due to my injury, but I’ll be here supporting the team to the very end.”
He isn’t the only impactful League One player at a side eyeing up the Championship to have been hampered by setbacks on the physio bench, with rivals Stockport County also confirming an absence at this crucial point in the campaign.
Not ideal for either of the Greater Manchester hopefuls.
Once again, while the recovery period for both of these players has already begun, the exact timelines for their return remain to be seen.
That being said, chances are we’ll see the Derby County loanee back in action before Hills, though we’ll have to wait to find out whether it will be at the Toughsheet Stadium or back with his parent club.
Who do you think is going to clinch that third promotion place at Wembley come this May?
Danny Jones -
24th March 2023 
