England Vs Switzerland: Harry Kane's Penalty Ensures The Three Lions Win 2-1

England striker Harry Kane celebrates his goal in England's friendly match against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium, London, England/Photo: ANtara

JAKARTA - Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 78th minute to give England a 2-1 win over Switzerland in a friendly at Wembley, Saturday 26 March local time. This goal made the striker equal Bobby Charlton's 49 goals for England and only four behind goals below Wayne Rooney's record of 53 goals. Switzerland, looking to do better at the Qatar World Cup later this year, looked more organized and more energetic in the first half. They went ahead in the 22nd minute when Breel Embolo found a cross that superbly good from Xherdan Shaqiri. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made three fine saves but the hosts created almost nothing until first-half stoppage time. But midfielder Conor Gallagher, who was impressive in his first international start, sent Luke a low cross. Shaw which he finished with a superb shot from the edge of the box. Match this was ultimately decided by a VAR-assisted penalty when Steven Zuber handballed away Marc Guehi's harmless header. Kane managed to run the executioner penalty kick, according to Reuters.