Who is the top goal scorer for England's national football team?
Helix Odhiambo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
England has produced many talented strikers over the years. They include Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney, and Harry Kane. But who is the top goalscorer for England as of 2022? Let us find out.
Frank Lampard in action for England during their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match against Costa Rica at Estadio Mineirao on 24 June 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Photo: Bob Thomas Source: Getty Images
The former Chelsea midfielder is among leading England goalscorers in this century. In addition, Lampard was considered England's most prolific penalty taker and the best midfielder of his generation.
Profile summary
Full name: Frank Lampard
Date of birth: 20 June 1978
Age: 43 (as of March 2022)
Place of birth: Romford, London
Nationality: English
Height: 1.80m
Position: Midfield
Goals: 29
Caps: 106 (1999-2014)
Clubs: West Ham, Swansea, Chelsea, Manchester City, New York City FC
Tom Finney is among the highest-scorers for his nation. photo: PA Images Source: Getty Images
The legendary striker provided the Three Lions with crucial goals during his prime time. His eye for goal made him one of the best strikers of his generation.
Alan Shearer shields the ball during their international friendly match vs Argentina on 23 February 2000 Wembley. Photo: Mark Leech Source: Getty Images
Alan Shearer is arguably the best-ever striker to play for the Three Lions. He is the overall top goal scorer for England's Premier League with 260 goals. Shearer also won the golden boot in the Euro 96 tournament.
Profile summary
Full name: Alan Shearer
Date of birth: 13 August 1970
Age: 51 (as of March 2022)
Place of birth: Gosforth, Newcastle
Nationality: English
Height: 1.83m
Position: Striker
Goals: 30
Caps: 63 (1992-2000)
Clubs: Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Southampton
Bolton Wanderers captain Nat Lofthouse raises the FA Cup after defeating Manchester United 2-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium in London on 3 May 1958. Photo: Popperfoto Source: Getty Images
Nat Lofthouse has one of the best goal-to-game ratios for England, with 30 goals in 32 games. Lofthouse also found the net 250 times for his club, Bolton Wanderers.
Profile summary
Full name: Nat Lofthouse
Nickname: The Lion of Vienna
Date of birth: 27 August 1925
Place of birth: Bolton, United Kingdom
Died: 15 January 2011
Nationality: English
Height: 1.76m
Position: Forward
Goals: 30
Caps: 33 (1950-1958)
Clubs: Bolton Wanderers
Nat Lofthouse net worth: ($1 million - $9 million)
6. Michael Owen - 40 goals
Michael Owen of the Three Lions celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying match against Israel at Wembley Stadium on 8 September 2007 in London. Photo: Popperfoto Source: Getty Images
Michael Owen rose to fame at the 1998 World Cup in France. He became the youngest scorer for the Three Lions in the tournament. Owen is also the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or.
Profile summary
Full name: Michael Owen
Date of birth: 14th December 1979
Place of birth: Chester, England
Age: 42 (as of March 2022)
Nationality: English
Position: Forward
Goals: 40
Caps: 33 (1998-2008)
Clubs: Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Stock City
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5. Jimmy Greaves - 44 goals
England striker Jimmy Greaves in action during the team's training session in 1966. Photo: Allsport Source: Getty Images
Fifth on our list is Tottenham Hotspur legend Jimmy Greaves. He was England's leading scorer ahead of the 1966 World Cup, but a late injury ruled him out of the tournament.
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Full name: Jimmy Greaves
Nickname: Greavsie
Date of birth: 20 February 1940
Place of birth: East Ham, England
Date of death: 19 September 2021
Nationality: English
Position: Striker
Goals: 44
Caps: 33 (1959-1968)
Clubs: Tottenham, Chelsea, AC Milan, West Ham, Stadtauswahl London
Third on our list is yet another Tottenham legend, Gary Lineker. With six goals, the talented striker won the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup. He also found the back of the net four times in the 1990 World Cup.
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Full name: Gary Winston Lineker
Date of birth: 30 November 1960
Place of birth: Leicester, England
Age: 61 (as of March 2022)
Nationality: English
Position: Forward
Height: 1.8m
Goals: 48
Caps: 80 (1984 -1992)
Clubs: Tottenham, Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona
Bobby Charlton takes a corner kick during a training session in April 1961 at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Photo: W & H Talbot Source: Getty Images
Bobby is a household name in English football. The midfielder guided his nation to its first and only World Cup triumph in 1996. He netted twice in the semi-finals of the showdown.
As of 17 March 2022, Harry Kane is only six goals away from replacing Rooney as the top goalscorer for England. But, for many, it is not a matter of if but when the Tottenham star will break it. So, who on this list is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
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