Harry Kane is focusing on “many extra” targets for England after turning into his nation’s all-time main scorer.

Kane’s record-breaking 54th England aim helped Gareth Southgate’s facet safe a 2-1 European Championship qualifying win over Italy on Thursday, and afterwards the captain mentioned he’s in the perfect form of his profession.

It’s 103 days because the 29-year-old drew stage with Wayne Rooney’s document by scoring a penalty towards France, however that evening is greatest remembered for him lacking his second spot-kick in a quarter-final exit.

Kane bounced again from that disappointment in historic style in Naples, putting from the spot to maneuver to the highest of the nationwide crew scoring charts with 54 targets forward of Rooney.

Talking after his record-breaking evening, Kane mentioned: “I do not wish to look too far sooner or later however I am 29, I am feeling match and powerful – the perfect I’ve felt in my profession. I hope I’ve many extra years.

“Taking part in for England might be my best feeling in soccer. I need to do it for so long as doable and as a striker I need to rating in each recreation.

“Hopefully there shall be many extra.”

Kane’s England document…

Kane: It needed to be a penalty!

The brand new record-holder admitted a number of feelings got here out after his landmark penalty in Naples.

“Yeah it means the whole lot,” he informed Channel 4. “We had been so excited to place the England shirt again on and get again out right here and get the marketing campaign began for the Euros subsequent 12 months.

“It needed to be a penalty, in fact, and as soon as it hit the again of the web it was simply a lot emotion.

“Simply because of all of the gamers, the employees, the followers, my spouse, my household again house and everybody who has helped me get to this stage. It’s only a magical second.

“Fortunately I put it away and only a nice evening. We have not gained in Italy for therefore lengthy. To attain and win the sport is particular.

He added: “The World Cup was clearly a tough technique to finish. It was robust to complete it that method.

“We spoke about getting again to it. We really feel like we’re top-of-the-line groups in Europe and we simply have to hold knocking on the door.

“We’re getting shut however coming right here and placing in a efficiency like that as we speak reveals we’re prepared for the following problem.”

Kane’s reward for Southgate

Kane was handed his England debut in 2015 by Roy Hodgson, approaching as a second half substitute for Rooney, and he took simply 80 seconds to seize his first worldwide aim.

He was handed the England captaincy by Gareth Southgate, who Kane praised for enjoying a “actually massive half” in his journey to turning into his nation’s most prolific worldwide participant.

When requested what Southgate mentioned to him straight after the sport, Kane mentioned: “He mentioned he was extraordinarily proud and that I deserved it.

“An enormous because of Gareth. My England journey began with Roy [Hodgson] however Gareth has performed a very massive half.

“We have had some actually good instances and are rising as a crew. We have not achieved what we need to obtain but however tonight was an enormous assertion after the World Cup and for enormous spells within the recreation we performed rather well.

“It reveals the kind of crew we need to be.”

Southgate: Kane turning into England’s all-time prime scorer reveals his mentality

England boss Southgate praised Kane for his high quality, mentality and professionalism after turning into England’s all-time prime scorer.

“His total efficiency was excellent – he dominated the centre-backs,” Southgate mentioned. “You might see from early on he was on it.

“To interrupt the document within the method that he did reveals the energy of his character and mentality. I could not be happier for him and his household – they’re pretty folks. He is an excellent skilled.

“To interrupt the document with a number of his profession to go is an unbelievable achievement. The gamers gave him an excellent reception afterwards, that was in response to breaking the document and what he needed to get better from.

“I can not bear in mind what he mentioned however I am certain it was a on a video as the whole lot is videoed lately and nothing stays in home. All people recognised it was a particular, historic second and he deserves each little bit of reward that he will get.”

Mancini praises ‘full’ striker Kane

As for Italy, supervisor Roberto Mancini praised “full striker” Kane for his aim on a irritating evening for his facet in Naples.

“We knew it was going to be a tough recreation, then we conceded two targets from two set items,” the previous Manchester Metropolis boss mentioned. “We must always have been extra cautious.

“We dominated within the second half and possibly deserved a draw. We’re disillusioned with the end result however we nonetheless have an extended technique to go.

“Within the second half we managed to press higher, increased and I noticed a terrific crew once more: this provides us hope.

“England are at all times harmful from set items however we should not have conceded these two targets. We nonetheless managed to roll up our sleeves and play higher.

“The street is a little bit of an uphill climb now, however perhaps it’s going to end extra easily.”

On Kane, he added: “I would wish to congratulate him on his achievement. He is a implausible striker that may do the lot. He scores targets, he will get the crew taking part in, he is good within the air, he scores penalties. He is the entire striker. I hope he continues to attain many targets.”

In footage: Kane breaks the England scoring document

Response to Kane’s record-breaking aim

England’s Group C schedule…

England will play house and away towards Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta in Group C. After this night, their fixture listing is as follows:

• Mar 26, 2023 – England vs Ukraine
• Jun 16, 2023 – Malta vs England
• Jun 19, 2023 – England vs North Macedonia
• Sep 9, 2023 – Ukraine vs England
• Oct 17, 2023 – England vs Italy
• Nov 17, 2023 – England vs Malta
• Nov 20, 2023 – North Macedonia vs England

What’s subsequent?

England host Ukraine of their subsequent European Championship Qualifier at Wembley on Sunday; kick-off 5pm.

Italy are away to Malta on the Ta’ Qali Nationwide Stadium on the identical day in Group C; kick-off 7.45pm.