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In Focus: Kane surpasses Lampard in all-time Premier League scoring charts
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Paige Simmonds
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Harry Kane scored his 178th Premier League goal in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Brighton
Harry Kane scored his 178th Premier League goal in Tottenham's 2-0 win at Brighton

Harry Kane has surpassed Frank Lampard's Premier League goal tally to stand alone in fifth on the prestigious all-time top scorers list.

The Tottenham talisman was on target as Antonio Conte's men earned an important 2-0 victory at Brighton in their quest to secure Champions League qualification.

LiveScore take a look at the greatest marksmen to grace the English top flight since it was rebranded in 1992.

5. Harry Kane (178 goals)

In his 272nd top-flight appearance, Spurs hero Kane notched his 178th goal to secure his spot in this exclusive club.

With the North Londoners a goal to the good at the Amex, the England captain sprung the Seagulls' offside trap before slotting home past Robert Sanchez in typically decisive style.

The 28-year-old will have his sights firmly set on reaching the No1 spot.

Speaking last month, he said: "I think it is there to be done.

"Obviously it is still 90-odd goals in there but it is definitely an aim to try and reach it, I feel like I've still got many more years of my career to go."

4. Sergio Aguero (184 goals)

Sergio Aguero will forever be a legend in the blue half of Manchester after he scored one of the most iconic goals in English footballing history against QPR to seal the title on a dramatic final day in 2012.

Before heading to Barcelona, where a heart condition unfortunately forced an early retirement, Aguero managed 184 strikes in just 275 Premier League matches.

The Argentine won five league titles during his time at the Etihad and became City's all-time leading goalscorer.

The diminutive forward holds the Premier League record for most hat-tricks, having netted 12, and is the only foreign player on this esteemed list.

Sergio Aguero scored a number of memorable goals for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero scored a number of memorable goals for Manchester City

3. Andy Cole (187 goals)

Andy Cole was no stranger to a bit of club-hopping and enjoyed goal-laden spells at the majority of his seven Premier League clubs.

In fact, if the ex-Manchester United and Newcastle hitman had been a regular penalty taker, he may even have snuck to the top of the pile.

Cole racked up 187 strikes across 414 top-flight appearances with the majority coming as he won five titles in eight seasons with the Red Devils.

2. Wayne Rooney (208 goals)

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United and England's record goalscorer
Wayne Rooney is Manchester United and England's record goalscorer

Wayne Rooney surpassed the great Bobby Charlton as United and England's all-time leading goalscorer, although Kane is hot on his heels for the Three Lions.

Across 491 appearances, Rooney racked up 208 goals and 103 assists for Everton and the Red Devils.

A five-time Premier League champion, Rooney enjoyed a glittering career but is some way short of the leading marksman on this list.

1. Alan Shearer (260 goals)

Alan Shearer's famous celebration was seen many times at St James' Park
Alan Shearer's famous celebration was seen many times at St James' Park

You cannot mention Premier League goalscorers without bringing up the great man.

A huge 52 goals clear of the next name on the list, Alan Shearer's record will take some beating.

Scoring 260 times in 441 games over 14 seasons with Blackburn and Newcastle, it is a minor miracle that the No9 won just one title and four Player of the Month awards.

Shearer is the fastest player to hit a century in the Premier League — taking just 124 games — and remains the only player to hit more than 30 in multiple top-flight campaigns.

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