Harry Kane to Break England Appearance Record Against Croatia

Harry Kane will win his 126th cap against Croatia at Wembley, setting a new appearance record for England as the national team’s most capped player.

Kane started his international career in March 2015 during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley. Coming off the bench in the 70th minute as a 21-year-old Tottenham regular, he scored just 79 seconds later with his third touch by heading in a cross from Raheem Sterling.

The early display earned high praise, with the BBC match report calling him “the man with the Midas touch in front of goal this season”.

England forward and captain Harry Kane has enjoyed several unforgettable moments in an England shirt, establishing himself as one of the greatest players to represent the Three Lions. From scoring on his international debut to becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer, his journey on the biggest stage has featured numerous milestones.

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On the major tournament stage, Kane established a record 21 goals for England.

That summer concluded with six goals, making him the second Englishman after Gary Lineker to win a World Cup Golden Boot and the first since 1986. His sixth goal came from the penalty spot to give England a 1-0 lead against Colombia in the last 16, a match where he also converted his effort in the ensuing penalty shootout as Gareth Southgate’s side reached the quarter-finals.

During the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, Kane scored against Germany in the round of 16. He followed that by scoring the extra-time winner against Denmark after his initial penalty was saved by Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel, with the rebound coming back to him to score in a 2-1 Wembley win, propelling the team into their first men’s major tournament final since 1966, though England eventually lost the final to Italy on penalties.

In March 2023, Kane surpassed Wayne Rooney to become England’s all-time record goalscorer. His 54th international goal came via a first-half penalty against Italy, marking England’s first away win against the Italians since 1964 as the Three Lions started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Later, to mark his 100th appearance in a Nations League fixture against Finland at Wembley, he received a golden cap, wore golden boots, and scored both goals in a 2-0 victory.

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