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In 1990 Shearer was given his full England debut against France. He replaced Gary Lineker and scored in the 2-0 win.

In 1992 Shearer turned down overtures from Manchester United to join Blackburn Rovers for a �3.3m fee.

He began scoring for fun and in his first season with the club collected 16 goals in 21 games.


�In pictures:�Alan Shearer - goal scoring machine

	England expects In 1990 Shearer was given his full England debut against France. He replaced Gary Lineker and scored in the 2-0 win. In 1992 Shearer turned down overtures from Manchester United to join Blackburn Rovers for a �3.3m fee. He began scoring for fun and in his first season with the club collected 16 goals in 21 games.