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Lyngby midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson proud breaking Iceland goals record

Lyngby midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is full of pride after becoming Iceland's greatest goalscorer.

The former Everton and Swansea City star scored twice as Iceland defeated Liechtenstein 4-0. Sigurdsson now has 28 goals for his country.

Sigurdsson said, "It is fantastic. I have been waiting for it for a long time and I am very proud and happy to have achieved it.

"It's an indescribable feeling, and it's something I've dreamed of since I was very small.

"In recent years, I have had my eyes on the record, so it is fantastic that the new one has succeeded."

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