PM congratulates Harry Kane on becoming England’s highest ever goal scorer

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to England football captain Harry Kane via video call from Chequers and congratulates him on becoming England's top goal scorer. Picture by Simon Walker / No 10 Downing Street
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated footballer Harry Kane on becoming England’s highest-ever goal scorer, after he scored his 54th goal in the opening qualifier against Italy for Euro2024 this week.

In a video call yesterday [Saturday 25th March], the Prime Minister offered the England and Tottenham Hotspur striker “massive congratulations… for what you have achieved personally, that you are the all time great.”

He went on to say:

“You’re a phenomenal captain, a phenomenal role model, and the entire country is very proud of you and lucky to have you.”

Harry Kane said the achievement “has not truly sunk in yet… but it was a special night.”

Harry added:

“I love playing for my country so much, I want to represent it in the best way.”

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