Kane moves closer to goal record

Gareth Southgate says Harry Kane deserves to be ranked among England's all-time greats after he moved closer to becoming the Three Lions' record goalscorer with the decisive penalty in Saturday's 2-1 friendly against Switzerland.

Kane netted from the spot late in the second half at Wembley to reach 49 England goals, moving him ahead of Gary Lineker and into a second-place tie with Bobby Charlton.

Only Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals, has scored more times for England and it would be little surprise if Kane broke the record later this year.

England captain Kane, who made his international debut seven years ago this month, has reached 49 goals in just 68 appearances, while Manchester United legend Charlton took 101 to hit that total.

"The names he is amongst are incredible. He would appreciate that history and it will mean a lot to him. You would have to say he looks favourite to do that. I don't want to put a curse on it by saying anymore!" Southgate said.

While Kane admits he would love to break Rooney's record, it is the World Cup winners' medal earned by Charlton in 1966 that would mean the most to the Tottenham star.

"I always say it's amazing company to be with. I'm proud to be doing that and to be among those names," Kane said.