
Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally
There was a time when David Beckham’s name seemed inseparable from English footballing mythology — the captain’s armband, the curling free kicks, the redemption arcs that spanned entire tournaments. Yet quietly, without the same fanfare, Marcus Rashford has now stepped past Beckham in one small but telling measure of national history.
With his 18th goal for England, Rashford moved beyond Beckham’s career tally of 17. It is a modest record, but one that speaks volumes about persistence, evolution, and the shifting shape of England’s attack across generations.
Rashford’s journey with the national team has hardly been linear. His early burst …