Back to the Tottenham Hotspur Newsfeed

Harry Kane BEGS Gareth Southgate to start him against San Marino in England's final World Cup qualifier - as the Spurs striker hunts down Wayne Rooney's all-time goalscoring record

Harry Kane has pleaded with Gareth Southgate to start on Monday in San Marino as the England captain hunts down Wayne Rooney's all-time goalscoring record.

The Spurs striker took his international tally to 44 with a hat-trick against Albania on Friday night and is setting his sights on another goal glut in Serravalle against the world's lowest-ranked team.

The 28-year-old took his tally of competitive goals for England to 39, overtaking Rooney's record of 37.

Harry Kane has begged Gareth Southgate to play him against San Marino on Monday evening
Kane took home the match ball after a perfect hat-trick (pictured) against Albania on Friday 12

Kane is now eyeing Rooney's all-time record of 53, and is in touching distance of third-placed Gary Lineker (48) and Bobby Charlton (49) in second.