England archive · Forward · 1992–2000
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer scored 30 goals for England, joint seventh on the all-time list, in 63 appearances between 1992 and 2000. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 August 1970, the forward made his debut against France on 19 February 1992.
Shearer was selected for four major tournaments. He was in the squad for Euro 1992, where England went out in the group stage, and Euro 1996, where they reached the semi-finals, before captaining the side at the 1998 World Cup (round of 16) and Euro 2000 (group stage). His last England appearance came on 20 June 2000.
Shearer was selected for four major tournaments. He was in the squad for Euro 1992, where England went out in the group stage, and Euro 1996, where they reached the semi-finals, before captaining the side at the 1998 World Cup (round of 16) and Euro 2000 (group stage). His last England appearance came on 20 June 2000.
Caps63
Goals30
England legacy
Joint No.7 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born13 August 1970
- BirthplaceNewcastle upon Tyne
- England debut19 February 1992 v France
- Goals30 Joint No.7 all-time
Major tournaments
1992 UEFA European Championship1996 UEFA European Championship1998 FIFA World Cup2000 UEFA European Championship
Every England goal
Alan Shearer's goals
Goals30In our match records, 5 from the spot
Matches scored in24Of 63 caps
Hat-tricks1Three or more in a match
Opponents20Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Luxembourg
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Poland
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Germany
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Portugal
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France
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Netherlands
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United States
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Romania
- First England goal
- v France, 19 February 1992 · International friendly
- Latest
- v Romania, 20 June 2000 · UEFA European Championship · Group A
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 20 Jun 2000 |
England 2–3 RomaniaUEFA European Championship · Group A |
UEFA European Championship · Group A | 41' pen |
| 29 | 17 Jun 2000 |
England 1–0 GermanyUEFA European Championship · Group A |
UEFA European Championship · Group A | 53' |
| 28 | 10 Oct 1999 | 
England 2–1 BelgiumInternational friendly |
International friendly | 6' |
| 25–27 | 4 Sep 1999 |
England 6–0 LuxembourgUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 | Hat-trick 10', 27', 34' |
| 24 | 9 Jun 1999 | 
Bulgaria 1–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 | 14' |
| 23 | 28 Apr 1999 | 
Hungary 1–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 21' pen |
| 22 | 14 Oct 1998 |
Luxembourg 0–3 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 | 39' pen |
| 21 | 5 Sep 1998 | 
Sweden 2–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 5 | 1' |
| 20 | 30 Jun 1998 | 
Argentina 2–2 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Round of 16 |
FIFA World Cup · Round of 16 | 10' pen |
| 19 | 15 Jun 1998 | 
England 2–0 TunisiaFIFA World Cup · Group G |
FIFA World Cup · Group G | 42' |
| 17–18 | 22 Apr 1998 |
England 3–0 PortugalInternational friendly |
International friendly | 5', 66' |
| 16 | 7 Jun 1997 |
France 0–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 86' |
Show all 24 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 31 May 1997 |
Poland 0–2 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 6' |
| 14 | 30 Apr 1997 | 
England 2–0 GeorgiaFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 90' |
| 12–13 | 9 Oct 1996 |
England 2–1 PolandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 24', 37' |
| 11 | 1 Sep 1996 | 
Moldova 0–3 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 61' |
| 10 | 26 Jun 1996 |
Germany 1–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Semi-final |
UEFA European Championship · Semi-final | 3' |
| 8–9 | 18 Jun 1996 |
Netherlands 1–4 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Group A |
UEFA European Championship · Group A | 23' pen, 57' |
| 7 | 15 Jun 1996 | 
Scotland 0–2 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Group A |
UEFA European Championship · Group A | 53' |
| 6 | 8 Jun 1996 | 
England 1–1 SwitzerlandUEFA European Championship · Group A |
UEFA European Championship · Group A | 23' |
| 4–5 | 7 Sep 1994 |
England 2–0 United StatesInternational friendly |
International friendly | 33', 40' |
| 3 | 17 May 1994 | 
England 5–0 GreeceInternational friendly |
International friendly | 65' |
| 2 | 18 Nov 1992 | 
England 4–0 TurkeyFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 28' |
| 1 | 19 Feb 1992 |
England 2–0 FranceInternational friendly |
International friendly | 44' |