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Gordon Banks vs Harry Kane

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Gordon Banks

England · 1963–1972 · GK

Rank in England
#3 of 33
Caps · England
73 · 0 goals
Clubs
Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1966

The legendary World Cup winner made one of the most iconic saves in history against Pelé in 1970, forever cementing his place as one of football's greatest goalkeepers. Career record: 73 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q213879
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Harry Kane

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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q969725
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