Geoff Hurst vs Harry Kane
Both England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Geoff Hurst
England · 1966–1972 · ST
- Rank in England
- #9 of 33
- Caps · England
- 49 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966
Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany. Career record: 49 caps and 24 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.
Harry Kane
England · 2015– · ST
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps · England
- 121 (as of 4 October 2026) · 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
England's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era. Career record: 121 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich.
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