Euro 2024 top scorers: Kai Havertz and Fabian Ruiz lead early Golden Boot race [Video]

Germany’s attacking stars wasted little time in immediately making it clear that they will be heavily involved in the Golden Boot race at Euro 2024.

The hosts cruised to a 5-1 win over Scotland in the opening match of the tournament, with Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz all on target inside 45 minutes. Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench and got himself on the scoresheet too, on a perfect night for Germany.

Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 and remains the favourite to pick up the award again this summer, with his first chance to get up and running coming on Monday night when France take on Austria in Group D.

His main challenger could prove to be Harry Kane, who will lead the line for England against Serbia on Sunday, while Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could also enjoy big summers for the …