Harry Kane has won the World Cup's Golden Boot award, which will be consolation for England after their elimination in an extra-time semi-final defeat to Croatia.
The Tottenham Hotspur striker becomes only the second England international to win the award since Gary Lineker, who also scored six in Mexico 1986.
"Congratulations to @HKane on winning the golden boot. Welcome to the club, young man," Lineker posted on Twitter.
The goals dried up for Kane in the last three games including Saturday's match for third place, a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.
"Obviously I'm disappointed I couldn't get a goal in the last few games," he said following the match.
"Sometimes it goes for you, sometimes it doesn't. But if I win it, it'll be something I'll be very proud of."
Kane has been a prolific scorer for Tottenham since establishing himself in the first team in the 2014-15 season, and was Premier League top scorer in the subsequent two seasons.
His winning goals against Slovenia and Lithuania and a late equalizer against Scotland in qualifying helped England reach Russia.
Kane began the World Cup with a brace in the 2-1 win over Tunisia and then scored three in a 6-1 win over Panama, and another from the penalty spot in the last 16 against Colombia. Three of his six goals were penalties.
England manager Gareth Southgate praised the contribution Kane has made, not only leading the attack but as captain of the side.
"He has captained the team exceptionally well, he has led the culture we are trying to create," Southgate said.
Kane's six goals matches Colombia's 2014 Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez, and is one better than the 2010 and 2006 winners, Germany's Thomas Mueller and Miroslav Klose respectively.
The last player to score more was Brazil's Ronaldo, with eight in 2002 (Brazil). No player has reached double figures since Gerd Mueller (10) playing for West Germany in 1970, while the all-time record of 13 by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears out of reach.
