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Kane passes Pelé WC goals total in England win
Key takeaways
- Just minutes after drawing England level in the 75th minute after Congo DR's early lead, Kane rifled in a spectacular shot to hand the Three Lions a 2-1 lead.
- Kane broke Gary Lineker's record to become England's all-time top World Cup scorer when he netted during Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama and now celebrates a new milestone.
- Brazil legend Pelé scored 12 goals in just 16 World Cup games and is the only player in history to win three World Cup titles -- in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
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Just minutes after drawing England level in the 75th minute after Congo DR's early lead, Kane rifled in a spectacular shot to hand the Three Lions a 2-1 lead.
Kane broke Gary Lineker's record to become England's all-time top World Cup scorer when he netted during Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama and now celebrates a new milestone.
Brazil legend Pelé scored 12 goals in just 16 World Cup games and is the only player in history to win three World Cup titles -- in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
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