Harry Kane’s goal for Tottenham against Crystal Palace on Saturday took his Premier League tally to 209, overtaking Wayne Rooney in 174 fewer games.
The Spurs skipper headed home from Pedro Porro’s cross in first-half stoppage time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to score his 25th league goal of the season. More significantly, Kane’s record now stands at 209 Premier League goals in 317 games, surpassing Rooney’s 208 from 491 matches, meaning the England captain now places second in the league’s all-time standings.
The strike came at an opportune moment for Ryan Mason’s side, as the interim Spurs boss looks for his first win since taking over for Cristian Stellini at the helm. For Kane, it is yet further proof of his commitment and professionalism, as he responds to all the noise off the pitch linking him with a move away from the club.
Kane has also recorded his 10th headed league goal this campaign, which is the most in a single Premier League season after Everton legend Duncan Ferguson’s tally of nine (in 1997-98).
