Records and goals galore for Shearer

14 April 2012

1988:

1991: England Under-21 call-up, going on to score a record 13 goals in 11 appearances at that level.

1992: Senior England debut at Wembley in February, scoring in a 2-0 win over France.

July - Moves to Blackburn in a then British record £3.3million deal. Scores twice on debut in 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. 1994: Voted Footballer of the Year, having scored 31 Premiership goals.

1995: Hits 34 Premiership goals to lead Blackburn to their first championship for 81 years. Voted PFA Player of the Year.

1996: Becomes first player to reach 100 goals in the Premiership. Wins Golden Boot as top goalscorer at Euro 96 after netting five times. Moves to hometown club Newcastle in a then world record £15million deal.

1997: Suffers a broken leg and ruptured ankle ligaments.

1998: Plays in all four of England's World Cup games, scoring the opener in the first match with Tunisia and from the penalty spot during normal and extra-time in the second-round penalty shoot-out defeat against Argentina.

1999: Named captain of England team to face Sweden in European Championship qualifier at Wembley in June, his 50th cap.
In opening match of season - his 100th game captain for Newcastle - is sent off for first time in his career for serious foul play. Relationship deteriorates with manager Ruud Gullit, who is soon replaced by Sir Bobby Robson.

2000: Announces in February he will retire from international football after Euro 2000 finals. In June, scores winner in Euro 2000 1-0 victory over Germany after having steroid injection in knee. Wins OBE for services to football.