England archive · Forward · 1984–1992
Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker scored 48 goals for England, the fourth-highest total in the country's history, in 80 appearances between 1984 and 1992. Born in Leicester on 30 November 1960, the forward made his debut against Scotland on 26 May 1984.
Lineker was selected for four major tournaments: the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 1988 (group stage) and the 1990 World Cup (fourth place), before captaining England at Euro 1992, where they went out in the group stage. His final England appearance came on 17 June 1992.
Lineker was selected for four major tournaments: the 1986 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 1988 (group stage) and the 1990 World Cup (fourth place), before captaining England at Euro 1992, where they went out in the group stage. His final England appearance came on 17 June 1992.
Caps80
Goals48
England legacy
No.4 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born30 November 1960
- BirthplaceLeicester
- England debut26 May 1984 v Scotland
- Goals48 No.4 all-time
Major tournaments
1986 FIFA World Cup1988 UEFA European Championship1990 FIFA World Cup1992 UEFA European Championship
Every England goal
Gary Lineker's goals
Goals48In our match records, 4 from the spot
Matches scored in31Of 80 caps
Hat-tricks5Three or more in a match
Opponents21Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 2 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Poland
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Turkey
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Malaysia
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Cameroon
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Spain
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Argentina
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West Germany
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Republic of Ireland
- First England goal
- v Republic of Ireland, 26 March 1985 · International friendly
- Latest
- v Soviet Union, 29 April 1992 · International friendly
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 29 Apr 1992 | Soviet Union 2–2 EnglandInternational friendly | International friendly | 15' |
| 47 | 19 Feb 1992 | 
England 2–0 FranceInternational friendly |
International friendly | 73' |
| 46 | 13 Nov 1991 |
Poland 1–1 EnglandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 | 77' |
| 42–45 | 12 Jun 1991 |
Malaysia 2–4 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick 1', 23', 30', 70' |
| 41 | 3 Jun 1991 | 
New Zealand 0–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 90' |
| 40 | 25 May 1991 |
England 2–2 ArgentinaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 15' |
| 38–39 | 6 Feb 1991 |
England 2–0 CameroonInternational friendly |
International friendly | 20' pen, 61' |
| 37 | 17 Oct 1990 |
England 2–0 PolandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 7 | 39' pen |
| 36 | 12 Sep 1990 | 
England 1–0 HungaryInternational friendly |
International friendly | 44' |
| 35 | 4 Jul 1990 |
West Germany 1–1 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Semi-final |
FIFA World Cup · Semi-final | 80' |
| 33–34 | 1 Jul 1990 |
England 3–2 CameroonFIFA World Cup · Quarter-final |
FIFA World Cup · Quarter-final | 83' pen, 105' pen |
| 32 | 11 Jun 1990 |
England 1–1 Republic of IrelandFIFA World Cup · Group F |
FIFA World Cup · Group F | 8' |
Show all 31 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 15 May 1990 | 
England 1–0 DenmarkInternational friendly |
International friendly | 54' |
| 30 | 28 Mar 1990 | 
England 1–0 BrazilInternational friendly |
International friendly | 37' |
| 29 | 7 Jun 1989 |
Denmark 1–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 27' |
| 28 | 3 Jun 1989 |
England 3–0 PolandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 23' |
| 27 | 26 Apr 1989 | 
England 5–0 AlbaniaFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 2 | 23' |
| 26 | 28 May 1988 | 
Switzerland 0–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 60' |
| 25 | 24 May 1988 | 
England 1–1 ColombiaInternational friendly |
International friendly | 22' |
| 24 | 23 Mar 1988 | 
England 2–2 NetherlandsInternational friendly |
International friendly | 13' |
| 21–23 | 14 Oct 1987 |
England 8–0 TurkeyUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 4 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 4 | Hat-trick 8', 43', 70' |
| 20 | 9 Sep 1987 |
West Germany 3–1 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 42' |
| 19 | 19 May 1987 |
England 1–1 BrazilInternational friendly |
International friendly | 35' |
| 15–18 | 18 Feb 1987 |
Spain 2–4 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | Hat-trick 24', 28', 47', 56' |
| 13–14 | 15 Oct 1986 | 
England 3–0 Northern IrelandUEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 4 |
UEFA European Championship · Qualifier · Group 4 | 33', 80' |
| 12 | 22 Jun 1986 |
Argentina 2–1 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Quarter-final |
FIFA World Cup · Quarter-final | 80' |
| 10–11 | 18 Jun 1986 | 
England 3–0 ParaguayFIFA World Cup · Round of 16 |
FIFA World Cup · Round of 16 | 31', 73' |
| 7–9 | 11 Jun 1986 |
England 3–0 PolandFIFA World Cup · Group F |
FIFA World Cup · Group F | Hat-trick 9', 14', 34' |
| 4–6 | 16 Oct 1985 |
England 5–0 TurkeyFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 3 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 3 | Hat-trick 18', 42', 53' |
| 2–3 | 16 Jun 1985 | 
United States 0–5 EnglandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 13', 47' |
| 1 | 26 Mar 1985 |
England 2–1 Republic of IrelandInternational friendly |
International friendly | 76' |