Nonce
It's a shame Lineker didn't get it really, he came within 1 goal and IIRC Graham Taylor subbed him in his last England game and he was understandably furious.
Especially as we were behind in a crucial game and needed a goal desperately. Agree 100%. Reckon an injury free Shearer pisses this record incidentally.
Shearer also retired from international football at 30, would arguably have racked up the other 20 goals he needed if he didn't. But then again, think he saw the benefits overall.