The new record that Manchester United’s Harry Maguire set against San Marino
England batter San Marino
England qualified for the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 in style by putting 10 past a shambolic San Marino side.
The minnows, the lowest rank side in the world, will be used to being hammered, having scored just one goal across all 10 games of qualifying, but even by England’s standards it was a statement performance.
Job done for the #ThreeLions 👊 pic.twitter.com/OihxUULJng
— England (@England) November 15, 2021
Full debuts were handed to Arsenal duo Emile Smith Rowe and Aaron Ramsdale, while Conor Gallagher was a half-time substitute, getting his first taste of first-team action.
Congratulations on your debuts, lads! 👏 pic.twitter.com/SFjXz0fudd
— England (@England) November 15, 2021
It was also a special night for Harry Kane, who netted another four goals to move closer to Wayne Rooney’s England record, and took a new record as the highest-scoring Englishman in a calendar year. He also tied level with Gary Lineker for England goals, and now sits just 5 behind Rooney, who is the current record goalscorer.
4️⃣8️⃣ goals for @England.@HKane 🤝 @GaryLineker pic.twitter.com/kkmGKiFEoi
— England (@England) November 15, 2021
Harry Maguire sets new record
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, as he did against Albania, opened the scoring for the Three Lions against the minnows. The centre-back powered home a header from a Phil Foden outswinging corner.
Powered home by @HarryMaguire93 💥 #MUFC | #ThreeLionspic.twitter.com/6doHT0TWxC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 15, 2021
In doing so, Maguire set a new England record. He has now become the highest-goalscoring centreback for the Three Lions, overtaking former Chelsea defender John Terry, who netted 6 times in 78 appearances.
Maguire, meanwhile, has managed to break the record in just 42 appearances.
Most goals for England from centre-back:
◉ Harry Maguire (7)
◎ John Terry (6)The Three Lions’ highest scoring defender. 🔥 https://t.co/BH5XntArZ8
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 15, 2021
It has been a tough few months for Maguire, who has struggled alongside his team-mates at Manchester United, but this will provide some much-needed comfort for the Red Devils captain.
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