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Published 17:43 IST, October 15th 2019

England's Harry Kane breaks 19-year-old record against Bulgaria

Harry Kane became the first player to score in six consecutive Euro qualifiers since 2000. The England striker scored in the emphatic 0-6 win against Bulgaria.

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Harry Kane got on the scoresheet as Bulgaria suffered a hammering from Gareth Southgate's England on Monday night. Kane scored the final goal of the game as England bounced back from the 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic with a 0-6 drubbing against the Bulgarians. The Three Lions currently top Group A with 15 points having won five of their six games. England and Tottenham star - Harry Kane - made history as he became the first player to score in six consecutive UEFA Euro qualifiers since 2000. 

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Bulgaria vs England: Harry Kane breaks 19-year old European record

Tottenham Hotspur youth academy product Harry Kane has enjoyed his rise from a first-team outsider to England's No.1 striker. Harry Kane smashed another record on Monday night as he became the first player to score in six consecutive Euro qualifiers in the last two decades. His 85' strike against Bulgaria allowed him to etch his name in European folklore forever. Now the only question that remains is whether Harry Kane can turn that six into seven as England edge nearer to securing a spot in next year's quadrennial showpiece. Kane will hope that he can carry forward his form with the Three Lions back to the Premier League for his long-term employers - Tottenham. The England  No.9 can feature for Spurs as they play Watford FC at home on Saturday before travelling to Anfield and playing Premier League leaders - Liverpool. 

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Updated 19:28 IST, October 15th 2019