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Leicester City’s Iheanacho closes in on Kane’s English football mark

Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho is closing in on an English football mark led by Tottenham Hotspur ace Harry Kane after netting against Crystal Palace on Monday night.

The English international has registered more goal involvements than the Nigeria international among English elite division players in all tournaments in 2021.

Only Harry Kane (18) has registered more goal involvements than Kelechi #Iheanacho (16 - 14 goals, 2 assists) among Premier League players in all competitions in 2021. #LeiCry pic.twitter.com/aiHlD7GhIB

— Shina Oludare ud83cuddf3ud83cuddec (@sportingshina) April 26, 2021

The 24-year-old inspired the Foxes to a 2-1 comeback triumph over the Eagles – producing a breath-taking finish after being played through by Jonny Evans in the 80th minute.