FOOTBALL fans have called for Harry Kane to receive a knighthood after his sensational double saved England last night.
The Three Lions were 1-0 down for the majority of the game after Brian Cipenga put ahead inside the opening seven minutes.
Harry Kane’s brace saved England with their World Cup hopes on the line Credit: Getty
The Three Lions skipper has been a stalwart for club and country over the years Credit: Getty
But skipper Kane turned up when it mattered, nodding in an equaliser after 75 minutes before firing home a superb strike to set up a blockbuster last-16 tie against .
Some fans have now claimed that the hotshot should be given a knighthood.
One wrote on social media: “We win this World Cup, give a knighthood IMMEDIATELY.”
Another joked: “They should make prime minister he seems more committed to the UK (England).”
Hero Harry set a new milestone as he surpassed Pelé’s World Cup goal tally courtesy of his late brace.
Kane had already broken ‘s record to become England’s all-time top World Cup scorer when he netted during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Panama.
He won the Golden Boot during the 2018 World Cup by scoring six goals in England’s run to the semifinals.
Kane is now one goal shy from matching that tally in this year’s competition and is just one behind Golden Boot race leader Lionel Messi.
Captain Kane has scored 20 goals in major international tournaments for England and is already the record goal scorer with 84 goals from 117 appearances.
England’s late win was the first time the Three Lions have come from behind in a World Cup game since 1966.
‘s men are now set to take on one of the host nations, , in the last 16 on Monday at 1am UK time.
And England will hope Kane can sprinkle some desperately needed magic once again in their next game.
The Mexicans have looked good so far in this tournament and with the game taking place at their legendary Azteca Stadium – where broke England hearts in 1986 – the deck is stacked against England.
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