Kane scores winner on record 126th England appearance
LONDON: Captain Harry Kane celebrated his record 126th cap for England with a match-winner from the penalty spot as England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley on Thursday to qualify for the Nations League last eight.
On Thursday, England qualified for the Nations League last eight after beating Croatia 2-1 at Wembley. Captain Harry Kane scored the winning penalty, becoming the first player to reach his 126th appearance for his country. Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich, was presented with a commemorative token and a shirt bearing the number 126 by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who held the previous record.
Shilton praised Kane as a perfect captain and a leader by example. Kane's 92nd England goal was his 92nd overall, 39 more than his closest rival Wayne Rooney. England manager Thomas Tuchel described Kane as the perfect captain, while Shilton noted that Kane's achievement is all the more impressive given his outstanding professional record.
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