Harry Kane Sets Record as England's Most Capped Player

Harry Kane Achieves Milestone in International Football

London [UK], November 13: Harry Kane, the captain of the England football team, expressed his joy upon becoming the player with the most appearances in the team's history. He stated that this achievement is something he will cherish forever and extended his gratitude to all the coaches, teammates, and staff who have supported him throughout his career.

The Ballon d'Or winner celebrated his remarkable 126th cap during England's 2-1 victory against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley Stadium, which secured a place for his team in the quarterfinals. Kane surpassed the previous record held by Peter Shilton, marking a significant milestone in his international career.

In a heartfelt message on X, Kane reflected on his childhood dreams of representing his country. He shared, "Becoming England’s all-time appearance holder is hard to describe. As a child, I always aspired to play for my nation. Leading the team, participating in World Cups, and now holding this record is truly a dream come true. I am grateful to my family, coaches, and teammates who have contributed to my journey. This is a moment I will always treasure, and I look forward to more appearances in the future."

To commemorate this achievement, Croatian captain Luka Modric presented Kane with a historic football, symbolizing its importance in Croatian football history.

The match saw Morgan Rogers score first for England in the 24th minute, assisted by Jude Bellingham, leading 1-0 at halftime. Croatia equalized shortly after the hour mark with a goal from Petar Sucic. However, Kane quickly restored England's lead by converting a penalty following a foul on Quansah by Ivan Smolcic.