Harry Kane wants to break Alan Shearer’s goalscoring record

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is aiming to smash Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record after his two goals against Nottingham Forest lifted him to third in the Premier League table. goalscorers.

Kane missed a penalty but scored twice to surpass 200 league goals in his career as Spurs maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 win at the City Ground on Sunday.

The England captain, 29, joined Andy Cole and his 187 Premier League goals. Only Shearer (260) and Wayne Rooney (208) have scored more goals in the competition’s history.

“It’s still a long way off, for sure, but I still feel fit, I feel like I still have a lot of years left in the dressing room. Every season I want to score goals, I want to be one of those names and I’m excited for the challenge.”Kane told the media.

“Alan and Wayne are two of the best strikers England have ever had, so being in that category is good for me. But I want to continue to surpass myself, to see how far I can go. It’s been a good start to the season so far.he continued.

Tottenham’s third win in four games puts them third in the league table on 10 points, two behind north London rivals Arsenal.

Kane has scored four goals this season and his current form is key to Tottenham’s best start to a Premier League campaign since 2009-10, when they started with four straight wins.

“Harry has to be our point of reference on the pitch at all times, he has to be the leader of this team and I think he is working very well. He is totally involved in this project, and I am really happy for him. Spurs manager Antonio Conte told reporters.

Last week, Kane set a Premier League record for most goals for a single club, moving away from Sergio Aguero’s tally for Manchester City.