Harry Kane breaks England's appearance record with a Wembley penalty
Harry Kane won his 126th England cap, passing Peter Shilton, and scored from the spot as England beat Croatia 2-1 to reach the Nations League quarter-finals.
Harry Kane has a new record, and he marked it the best way possible: with a goal.
On Thursday night at Wembley, the England captain won his 126th cap. That took him past goalkeeper Peter Shilton as the men's team's most-capped player. Shilton had held the record since 1990.
Kane then scored from the penalty spot, his 92nd England goal, as England beat Croatia 2-1. The win sealed their place in the Nations League quarter-finals (the knockout stage of UEFA's national-team competition).
The Prince of Wales presented Kane with a framed shirt to celebrate the milestone. Kane has described the record as a "testament to dedication".
It's the latest chapter in a long run. In 2023 he became England's all-time top scorer, passing Wayne Rooney's 53 goals. In 2024 he reached 100 caps. Now he sits top of the appearances list too.
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