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BY DAVID SAFFER England captain Harry Kane is the second player to reach 50 goals for his country.

Kane slotted home a late VAR-awarded penalty against Germany in an entertaining Nations League 1-1 draw in Munich on Tuesday night.

Only Wayne Rooney stands ahead of him on 53 goals but it is only a matter of time before the current skipper sets a new mark. Kane was level with Boys of 66 legend Bobby Charlton.

England will be encouraged by their comeback in Germany who led early in the second half from Jonas Hofmann’s deflected 50th-minute strike. Gareth Southgate’s side withstood a lot of pressure and deserved a share of the spoils from a clash where substitute Jack Grealish was praised for his performance.

England suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Hungary in the opening Nations League game. They host group leaders Italy at the weekend.

Kane told Channel 4, “We kept going and played our best football in the last half an hour. Good to get the goal and a shame not to nick it at the end.” He added, “At 1-0 behind we showed good character to get back into the game and get a result. We are playing against a very good Germany side. We still have important matches but the World Cup will be here before we know it.”

Southgate told BBC Sport he was pleased with the reaction to the Hungary defeat.

“We’ve had some good results at Wembley but we wanted to come away from home and get a good result,” he said. “It’s so important we bounce back from a disappointing result.”

Regarding Kane he commented, “The fact he has 50 goals will be the centre part of the story but his all-round game, the way he led the line, the way he competed, the way he pressed from the front for us today was exceptional. His quality to drop deep, I know people say he drops too deep, but you need a player that can come and link the game. He gives us so many options.”

England head towards the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar in November where they will meet Wales at the group stage after an emotionally charged play off final win against Ukraine in Cardiff last Sunday.

Welsh talisman Gareth Bales’ first half deflected free kick was the pivotal moment of the game. Andriy Yarmolenko was the unlucky player to head the ball into his own net.

Wales had goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey to thank for an astonishing display to keep Ukraine out. Time and again Hennessey pulled off saves to ensure the Welsh made the finals for the first time since 1958. Wales line up in Group B with England, United States and Iran. England vs Iran and Wales vs United States is on November 21. Wales vs Iran and England vs United States takes place November 25. The final games, Wales vs England and United States vs Iran, are on November 29. Wales captain Bale told Sky Sports, “The result is the greatest in Welsh football history. It means everything, what dreams are made of, we’ve been working towards it since I first came in here. Words can’t describe how we feel at the moment.” Wayne Hennessey told Sky Sports, “It’s incredible. That’s the best game I’ve had in a Welsh shirt. Gareth is so dangerous from free-kicks, he’s an

50 up for Kane: Wales head to World Cup

BY DAVID SAFFER Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup.

Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, David Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completed the rout in a mismatch of a tie.

Lions could have scored in the opening minute of the clash but soon opened the scoring and led 9-0 by half time.

Th e Division One team, though outclassed, battled away to the end.

Lions boss was lost for words at full time such was the display from his team who gave every respect to the opposition.

“I’m not really sure there’s anything to say, we are happy to make it through to the next round of the cup,” he commented.

Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors against League One outfi t North London Raiders.

Th e Premier side led early in the second half only for Raiders to equalise but struck two late goals to book a place in round three of the competition. amazing talent and a joy to watch. We’re a

Hendon now turn their attentions to the small nation and it’s great to take everyone league as they travel to Oakwood A for a to a World Cup.” crucial top of the table clash on Sunday Aaron Ramsey told Sky Sports, “It’s un(10am). believable, little old Wales in a World Cup!

Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league To get to three major tournaments, and top leaders last month when they won 2-0, a it off with a World Cup is something else.” victory would move them to within a point For Wales manager Rob Page, the result of Hendon with a match in hand. was an historic moment. He told Sky Sports,

Elsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, “I’m so proud of the guys, they thoroughly 10-man North London Galaxy made it a deserved it. The one thing these boys were three-way title race in the only Division One missing was a World Cup and now we’ve clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. got there. These are the best supporters in

Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy world football, they helped us from the first rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and Ja- minute. When you see what these guys do cob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away in training, I had full trust in them.” win. The two greatest players of the generation

Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in will appear in their last finals. the table by just one point after 10 matches, Ronaldo will lead Portugal whilst Lionel third place Fairlop FC are fi ve points be- Messi will captain Argentina. And both are hind with two games in hand. in sparkling form. Ronaldo scored twice

Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. against Switzerland in a 4-0 UEFA Nations

“It was a fantastic performance in a League win, Messi struck all five against Estonia in a friendly in Pamplona, Spain.

must-win game,” commented Galaxy player-manager Luke Lewis.

“We sat back and allowed Oakwood the ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack with pace.

“Both goals came down the right-hand side. Leigh crossed the fi rst one into Cohen to fi nish, before slotting home himself. Up to fi rst we go.”

Th e Division Two title race also took a twist with league leaders Herstwood Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple Fortune.

Faithfold B have played a game more than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at North London Raiders Masters.

Jacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who scored through leading scorer James Milletwith his 17th goal of the season.

Th e result was all the more remarkable as Temple were down to 11 players with ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder in the warm up.

“Th is was a fantastic win given the circumstances,” said delighted Fortune boss Simon Linden.

“We had a number of players out, Rebuck got injured, so I couldn’t have asked any more from the players. We wish Ben a speedy recovery.

“It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will enjoy and we hope to build on it in 2019.”

He added, “Th is win marks 50 years as a football club and will be one Nigel Kyte and everyone associated with the club from day

Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup “It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner.”

one will enjoy.” Vale boss Jacob Emanuel was quick to wish Rebuck well following his injury. “First and most importantly, everyone at Vale would like to wish the Fortune ‘keeper a quick recovery, we hope to see him back on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he said. As for the defeat, Emanuel commented, “It doesn’t matter how big a squad you have, you can never account for unavailability or injury. Only fi ve of today’s team played in our recent win over FC Team, a lack of togetherness and poor individual

16-goal Maccabi London Lions PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER Welsh stalwart Gareth Bale (above) and Harry Kane (left) PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK