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10 Best England Strikers in Football History (Ranked)
Mar 9, 2025
An incredibly proud footballing nation, whose success at international level has been minimal, England have had some sensational strikers. A country whose fans' emotions fluctuate through every game, England have never done anything the easy way, and their trophy cabinet is much smaller than perhaps it should be.
Winning just one international tournament, the 1966 World Cup, their output compared to player ability is surprising. Having had elite talents such as Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, and Bobby Charlton lead the line, England have always posed a goal threat.
Exclusively considering their performances and output at international level, here are the ten greatest strikers to ever don the Three Lions jersey.
Ranking Factors
International Success
Goal Record for England
Overall Contribution to the national side
The 10 Greatest England Strikers in History
Rank
Player
Career Span
Caps
Goals
Major Clubs
1
Bobby Charlton
1956-1980
106
49
Manchester United, Preston
2
Geoff Hurst
1958-1979
49
24
West Ham, Stoke
3
Harry Kane
2010-Present
103
69
Tottenham, Bayern Munich
4
Wayne Rooney
2002-2021
120
53
Everton, Manchester United, Derby
5
Gary Lineker
1978-1994
80
48
Leicester, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham
6
Alan Shearer
1988-2006
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