Tottenham Striker Harry Kane Breaks Alan Shearer’s Goal Record And Overtakes Lionel Messi

Harry Kane surpassed Alan Shearer's goalscoring record during Tottenham’s game against Southampton.

In the 21st minute, Kane steered home a header from close range.

The strike was significant as it was his 37th Premier League goal of 2017.

In doing so, he broke Shearer’s record of 36 - a milestone that had stood for 22 years and dates back to his time at Blackburn Rovers.

Kane had equalled Shearer’s feat last Saturday when he scored a hat-trick in his side’s 3-0 win away to Burnley.

Shearer paid tribute to Kane after his landmark goal.

He tweeted: “You’ve had a magnificent 2017 @HKane.

“You deserve to hold the record of most @premierleague goals in a calendar year.

“Well done and keep up the good work.”

You’ve had a magnificent 2017@HKane. You deserve to hold the record of most@premierleaguegoals in a calendar year. Well done and keep up the good work. ������������������������♂️

— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer)
December 26, 2017

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was also quick to offer his congratulations.

He tweeted: “Congratulations to @HKane on breaking the record for most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year.”

Kane has now passed Lionel Messi’s Barcelona feat of 56 goals for club and country this year.

Lionel Messi Right Now: 😂😋