Harry Kane Breaks England Appearance Record in Nations League Victory Against Croatia

Harry Kane made history by breaking the England appearance record during a thrilling 2-1 Nations League victory against Croatia. The match, held at Wembley Stadium, saw Kane lead his team to a crucial win, securing their place in the quarterfinals. With an assist from Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers opened the scoring, but Croatia equalized before Kane converted a penalty to seal the win. Kane's achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, and he looks forward to the upcoming challenge against Spain. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy also secured important victories in their respective matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 10:45 IST

Historic Win for England at Wembley

London, UK - On November 13, Harry Kane, the England captain and Ballon d'Or winner, marked his 126th appearance for the national team with a stellar performance, leading England to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley Stadium. This win secured England's place in the quarterfinals, while Spain continued their impressive form by defeating Czechia 2-0.

Kane surpassed Peter Shilton's long-standing record to become the most-capped player in England's history. The match saw Morgan Rogers score the opening goal for England in the 24th minute, assisted by Jude Bellingham, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime. Croatia equalized shortly after the hour mark through Petar Sucic, who capitalized on a mistake by England's defense. However, Kane restored England's lead by converting a penalty just five minutes later, awarded after Ivan Smolcic fouled Jarell Quansah.

Post-match, Kane expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received at the start of the game but emphasized the importance of securing the three points. He acknowledged the challenge posed by Croatia and noted that while England had opportunities to score more, they managed to hold on for the win. Kane also looked ahead to their upcoming match against Spain, viewing it as a chance to prove themselves after a previous narrow defeat.

In other matches, Spain maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 win over Czechia, thanks to a penalty from Alex Baena and a stoppage-time goal from Marc Pubill. Italy also boosted their quarterfinal hopes with a 3-1 victory over France, marking their first win against them on home soil since 1962.