England’s assist kings

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Nicholas Veevers

Find out who has the most goal assists to their name from the modern era of the England men’s senior team

Harry Kane’s assist in the 7-0 win over Croatia, when he teed up Bukayo Saka for a goal, took him level with Raheem Sterling in the list of top assists for the England men’s senior team in the modern era.

When Kane set up Jude Bellingham for the Three Lions’ second goal in Rijeka, as England clocked up their record victory in the UEFA Nations League, it was his 19th involvement in an England goal from his 124 caps to date.

Kane is now level with Raheem Sterling in the list of top assists for the England men’s senior team in the modern era.

Bellingham himself is in joint tenth with 12 assists after his through ball for Kane’s opening goal in the victory and subsequent cross for Bukayo Saka.

Sitting top of the list is Kane’s former Chingford Foundation School and Ridgeway Rovers alumni, Sir David Beckham, who racked up 39 assists in his 115 appearances.

England’s assist kings*

1: Sir David Beckham – 39
2: Steven Gerrard – 21
3: Wayne Rooney – 20
4. Raheem Sterling – 19
5. Harry Kane – 19
6. John Barnes – 15
7. Glenn Hoddle – 14
8. Paul Scholes – 13
9. Joe Cole – 13
10. Emile Heskey – 12
11. Jude Bellingham – 12
12. Michael Owen – 11
13. Paul Gascoigne – 11
14. Peter Beardsley – 11
15. Alan Shearer – 10
16. Frank Lampard – 10
17. Jordan Henderson – 10
18. Phil Foden – 10

*Since Opta assist records began in November 1979

England’s assist kings

Find out who has the most goal assists to their name from the modern era of the England men’s senior team

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