The Preston forward is shocked by his achievement but ready to improve his mark of 14 international goals, which betters the 13 of Colin Clarke and Billy Gillespie.

“Right now I am lost for words. I really don’t know what to say but I guess after people begin talking about it and after a couple days I think it will sink in,” said Healy.

“I don’t just want to break this record but I want to go on and score more goals for my country and possibly set a mark.”

Healy’s first came from 40 yards out after referee Barney Callender of Barbados had given a free-kick for a foul on the striker.

Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Clayton Ince came way out of his goal to direct his defenders and Healy spotted his opportunity, sending a powerful shot into the back of the net.

Healy scored his second, the record breaker, in the 65th minute. A Philip Mulryne corner was headed on by substitute Andy Smith for Healy to find the net with a right-foot shot.

“I did not come into the game vowing to break the record but I was hoping that it could be done in this game and to score two goals in a game for Northern Ireland is fantastic,” said Healy, who has now scored six goals from six outings and in every game in the Caribbean.

“I think the last time I did that for Northern Ireland was on my debut.

“I just want to be consistent for my country. I just want to put away the chances that I am presented with – that is my job,” he said.

Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez said: “David Healy was great for us and now that he has the record, I hope he will go on to score more goals for us.”