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Late Kane penalty gives shot-shy England 2-1 win over Switzerland

By Reuters | Mar. 26, 2022

**March 26, 2022 England's Harry Kane shoots at goal Action Images** via Reuters

Harry Kane converted a 78th-minute VAR penalty to give England a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in a generally flat Wembley friendly on Saturday, taking the striker alongside Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals and behind only Wayne Rooney (53).

Breel Embolo gave the visitors a deserved lead after 22 minutes, with Luke Shaw equalising just before halftime in a rare England foray. Kane's goal made it 10 wins and three draws against the Swiss since a World Cup qualifying defeat in 1981.

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