Gary Lineker — former England player whose World Cup goal record Harry Kane equalled in 2026.
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… Football star turned pundit Gary Lineker was, meanwhile, among 120 UK-based millionaires who penned a letter to Burnham urging him to tax them more. …
New UK Prime Minister announces tax cut for struggling pubsCitizen Digital
… Gary Lineker pulled a goal back but Argentina held on for a 2-1 victory and went on to win the tournament for a second time. …
England v Argentina: World Cup battlesCitizen Digital
… "We will also push Morgan (Rogers) to fight for his place, but it is good that we have him in this kind of spirit." Kane's goal allowed him to become his country's all-time top scorer at World Cups with 11, one more than Gary Lineker. …
Tuchel delighted to have Bellingham in 'sweet spot' for England at World CupCitizen Digital
… nails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); That was Kane's third goal of the tournament after he netted a brace in the opening 4-2 win over Croatia, and the England captain has now moved clear of Gary Lineker …
Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32The Standard
… f Oak started in goal for the Ghanaians after coming on for the injured Lawrence Ati Zigi against Panama.England's inability to regularly test him will be a source of concern, as Kane was kept quiet and failed to add to his 10 World Cup goals -- he remains level with Gary Lineker …
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup drawThe Standard
… We had enough set-pieces to decide the match but we were not clinical enough."The German said that it was "just natural" to rely on Kane, who was unable to add to his two goals against Croatia and move ahead of Gary Lineker as his country's all-time top scorer at World Cups. …
Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana drawThe Standard
… Mbappe now tops France’s goalscoring charts, Haaland is Norway’s leading World Cup scorer, after just two games , while Kane has equalled Gary Lineker’s World Cup record for England. …
Golden Boot: Who will come out on top in race for the ages?The Standard
… home a penalty at the second attempt after the referee ordered him to re-take it when Croatian 'keeper Dominik Livakovic was adjudged to have been off his line.Croatia fought back, and Martin Baturina brought them level after 36 minutes before unmarked Kane equalled Gary Lineker …
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumbleCitizen Digital
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Ghana edge Panama, Kane's double sink Croatia as Congo hold PortugalThe Standard
… It took Kane to 10 World Cup goals, the most of any England player, along with Gary Lineker. …
Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup chargeUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20 percent cut to business rates for struggling pubs, clubs, and live music venues as part of efforts to ease the cost of living crisis. The measure is expected to save around 32,000 hospitality businesses in England approximately £1,100 per year.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20 percent cut to business rates for struggling pubs, clubs, and live music venues as part of efforts to ease the cost of living crisis. The measure is expected to save around 32,000 hospitality businesses in England approximately £1,100 per year.
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England will meet Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, renewing a rivalry stretching back to their first meeting in 1962. The article traces their historical World Cup encounters.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday despite dominating possession with 79 per cent, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, who said his team lacked a cutting edge but remained on course in their quest to win the tournament.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from two games, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more times after two matches, the first since 1954.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →