{
  "id": 12447940,
  "title": "Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kanes-rise-from-childhood-keeper-to-equalling-england-cap-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2ln5n7yqdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harry Kane, the England football star, has reached a significant milestone by equaling the record for most international appearances by a Three Lions player. The Germany-based goalkeeper made his 125th appearance for the national team against the Czech Republic in the Nations League. Kane has already become his country's top scorer with 89 goals in 124 appearances, a career that began when he scored for his national team just 79 seconds into his debut.\n\nFormer Ridgeway Rovers coach Dave Bricknell recalls how a six-year-old Harry arrived for trials with the youth side in 1999, eager to play in goal. After impressing with his saves, the coach was surprised when the young boy then scored goals on the pitch, swiftly becoming their centre-forward. Despite Arsenal and Watford passing on Kane, Tottenham Hotspur eventually signed him when he was 16, recognizing his potential and unwavering determination.\n\nTottenham's coaching staff praised Kane's work ethic and low maintenance nature, which allowed him to learn and improve at a rapid pace. He quickly became a formidable force for the club's youth team, making his professional debut for League One side Leyton Orient at just 17. After a loan spell at Millwall, Kane's impressive goal tally helped him secure a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2011. His relentless pursuit of excellence and clinical finishing have cemented his status as a key player and England's leading international performer.",
  "summary": "Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harry Kane equals England's cap record with 125th appearance.",
    "Kane becomes England's top scorer with 89 goals in 124 appearances.",
    "Kane began his international career at 17 with Leyton Orient."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kanes-rise-from-childhood-keeper-to-equalling-england-cap-record-12448424",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:15:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}