Harry Kane in a league of his own after record outing for England
Captain Harry Kane celebrated his record 126th cap for England with a match-winner from the penalty spot to help defeat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley and qualify for the Nations League last eight. The 33-year-old put England ahead in the 64th minute in front of an 80,400-strong crowd soon after the hosts had conceded an equaliser. It was the Bayern Munich forward's 92nd goal for England, capping a…
England captain Harry Kane marked his record 126th cap for the national team with a stunning 92nd goal, leading his side to a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley. The 33-year-old striker put England ahead in the 64th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by the Croatian defense. This brought Kane's tally to 126 caps, surpassing the previous record of 108 set by Bobby Moore.
Kane's goal was the 92nd of his career for England, a remarkable achievement. Speaking after the match, Kane praised the significance of the occasion, stating that winning the game made the milestone even more special.
England manager Thomas Tuchel echoed Kane's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the victory and the memorable nature of the night. Kane was honored with a commemorative token by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who held the previous appearance record, as well as a "126" shirt from the Prince of Wales. Croatia captain Luka Modric presented Kane with a replica of England's first football, which was brought to the country by English industrialists in 1880.
Kane's goal tally surpasses Wayne Rooney's 53 goals for England, and he could have added more against Croatia. Kane has set his sights on 100 goals for his country, a target he believes is achievable. This milestone places him among an elite group of players who have scored 100 or more international goals, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The match also highlighted Italy's strong performance, as they defeated France 3-1 in the Nations League, securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
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