In European Championship knockout games

Kane becomes the sole record goalscorer

Harry Kane scored a penalty against the Netherlands to make it 1-1.(Bild: AP/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

With his goal in the semi-final against the Netherlands, England's soccer team captain Harry Kane has become the sole record scorer in knockout matches in European Championship history. 

The 30-year-old Bayern Munich star scored from the penalty spot in the 18th minute in Dortmund on Wednesday to make it 1-1 and, with his sixth goal, surpassed Frenchman Antoine Griezmann, who has scored five goals in knockout matches. Kane had taken the penalty himself.

Harry Kane's penalty goal(Bild: AP/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Third goal at this EURO
It was the third goal of the tournament for Kane, who has been criticized for his poor performances at this European Championship. He had previously scored in the second group game against Denmark (1-0) and in the round of 16 against Slovakia (2-1). However, Kane was also substituted in the last two games.

Kane moved up to joint third place in the all-time European Championship goalscoring charts. With seven goals, he is now level with Spain captain Alvaro Morata, compatriot Alan Shearer and Griezmann. Only Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (14) and France's Michel Platini (9) are better in this statistic.