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Sterling matches Lineker as England reach Euro 2020 last eight with win over Germany

The Manchester City star scored each of his country's first three goals at the tournament before Harry Kane broke that streak with a late header

Raheem Sterling has joined Gary Lineker as the only players to score each of England's first three goals of a major tournament.

Sterling scored the opener in the 75th minute against Germany on Tuesday, with Harry Kane adding a late strike to send the Three Lions into the Euro 2020 last eight with a 2-0 win at Wembley.

The Manchester City man scored the game's only goal in two 1-0 wins in the group stage, helping England reach the last 16 as group winners.