Harry Kane etched his name deeper into England football history on Saturday, breaking Gary Lineker's long-standing record to become the Three Lions' all-time leading scorer at the World Cup — and he is showing no signs of stopping there.

Kane headed home a Jude Bellingham cross in the second half of England's commanding 2-0 victory against Panama, a goal that took his World Cup tally to 11 and moved him past Lineker's total of 10.

"It is a proud one for sure," Kane told BBC Sport. "I spoke before the tournament about the World Cup being the biggest competition we play as professional footballers, so to get to 11 goals is a proud feeling. I never take these moments for granted. Another good milestone to hit, and I hope it is not the last one in this tournament."

Lineker, who scored six goals at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and four more in Italy four years later, recently called Kane "the greatest English striker we've ever had" — a statement Kane's performances continue to validate.

A historic hat-trick of World Cups

Kane had already made history earlier in this tournament, netting twice in England's opening 4-2 win over Croatia to become only the second England men's player to score at three different World Cups — Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and North America 2026. The only other man to achieve the feat is former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham, who scored at the 1998, 2002, and 2006 editions.

Kane claimed the Golden Boot at Russia 2018 with six goals, added two more strikes in Qatar, and now has three goals at this World Cup after England advanced to the last 32.

Can Kane chase down the all-time greats?

Holding England's record is one thing, but the global leaderboard presents a far steeper climb. Argentina's Lionel Messi made history at this tournament, with his five goals pushing his career total to 18 — surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose's previous record of 16 to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer. Kane, just over six years younger than Messi, is in the same tournament and will be eager to keep narrowing the gap.

The Bayern Munich striker has already passed Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (10 goals) but remains four behind Brazilian Ronaldo, who retired with 15 World Cup goals to his name.

Pelé next in line

Perhaps the most tantalising landmark on Kane's horizon is the tally of Brazil's Pelé, who scored 12 World Cup goals across four tournaments — 1958, 1962, 1966, and 1970 — in just 16 games. Kane has also played 16 World Cup games, making the comparison all the more striking.

Pelé averaged a goal every 105 minutes at World Cups; Kane's ratio sits at one every 113 minutes. With England still alive in North America 2026, another record — one belonging to perhaps the greatest footballer who ever lived — could fall within reach.