Kane becomes England's most-capped player at Wembley

Summarised from 6 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 19:09 · Archive

Harry Kane will become England's most-capped men's player with his 126th cap against Croatia on Thursday, overtaking Peter Shilton's 1989 record.

Harry Kane will make his 126th appearance for England against Croatia in a UEFA Nations League match at Wembley on Thursday, becoming the most-capped men's player in the nation's history. He will overtake Peter Shilton, who held the record of 125 caps from 1989.

The Football Association has confirmed that Kane will be honoured with a special pre-match presentation to mark the milestone. Shilton will be involved in the commemoration, and Kane will also present his Ballon d'Or trophy, won in London last month, at Wembley.

Kane is already England's all-time leading goalscorer with 91 goals. He displaced Wayne Rooney's previous record of 53 goals. The 33-year-old has said he will not set limits on his future appearances and aims to reach 100 goals for England. He has also named Jude Bellingham, currently on 60 caps, and Declan Rice, on 80 caps, as players who might one day break his caps record, though he hopes to make it a high target for them to reach.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Kane said winning a major trophy with England remained his foremost ambition. "To win a team trophy with England, a major trophy, is my biggest dream," he said. "It's always been my biggest dream to win a European Championship or a World Cup or both, hopefully. I know how difficult that is so I'm extremely motivated to do that." He added that individual achievements were important but ultimately consequences of trying to make the team better.

Kane has won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and a German Cup with Bayern Munich, ending his wait for club trophies. He said he remains driven by targets throughout his career, describing a mindset of proving people wrong that has motivated him from his early academy days. England are almost certain of a place in March's Nations League quarter-finals and can make a statement against Croatia and Spain this week.

How it is being reported

• Harry Kane names two players who can break his England record ahead of special nightEngland captain believes two players could reach his caps record but is hoping to give them a tough tally to catch as he prepares for record-breaking nightEvening Standard · 11 Nov, 19:00
• ‘I’ve had to prove people wrong’: Kane still striving before record England capCaptain’s 126th cap against Croatia will top Shilton’s record Kane aims to increase record for younger players to catch Harry Kane says he still feels a pressure to prove his worth, even as he prepares to become England’s most capped men’s player, as he outlined his determination to set records that will stand for years. The captain will make his 126th appearance against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday night, moving him ahead of Peter Shilton on the all-time list. Kane is England’s record goalscorer with 91, comfortably clear of Wayne Rooney, who retired with 53. Continue reading...The Guardian · 11 Nov, 19:00
• Harry Kane sets new England target as he admits he could lose Three Lions recordHarry Kane will eclipse Peter Shilton as England men's most capped player of all time when he leads out the Three Lions vs Croatia at Wembley on Thursday nightMirror Sport · 11 Nov, 19:00
• Harry Kane on still proving critics wrong and bouncing back from lowest moments of his careerHarry Kane will become England's most-capped player on Thursday night at Wembley, leading the Three Lions out as the world's best player for the first timeMirror Sport · 11 Nov, 19:00
• Harry Kane: ‘My biggest fear is finishing my career thinking I could have done more’Interview : The England captain discusses his elite mentality and the long journey from debut nerves to a historic 126th cap when he surpasses Peter Shilton’s record at Wembley on Thursday nightIndependent Sport · 11 Nov, 18:59
• The Crowning of King Kane: From the marines to vinyl and the 'perfect' player, those who know Harry best reveal the untold stories of how he became England's new most-capped playerHarry Kane will tomorrow walk into the history books and become England's most-capped player of all time. Here, Daily Mail Sport charts his incredible journey with the help of some familiar faces.Daily Mail Sport · 11 Nov, 17:15
• Kane targets biggest team prizes ahead of record-breaking England capHarry Kane will become England's record appearance maker on Thursday night - but the Ballon d'Or winner now has his sights set on the biggest team trophies in football.Sky Sports · 11 Nov, 15:29
• England confirm how Harry Kane's record-breaking appearance will be celebratedEngland captain set to be honoured by Peter Shilton and his current team-matesEvening Standard · 11 Nov, 15:10
• Kane applauded by journalists as he enters England press conferenceEngland captain Harry Kane was applauded by the media for his Ballon d'Or success as he entered Wednesday's press conference ahead of the Nations League game against Croatia.Sky Sports · 11 Nov, 14:41
• England's best? Record-breaking Ballon d'Or winner Kane set for Wembley celebrationHarry Kane is set to become England's most-capped player ever on Thursday night - will it also be time to crown him the country's greatest?Sky Sports · 11 Nov, 08:00

In this story: Harry Kane · Peter Shilton · England · Croatia · Wembley · Wayne Rooney · Jude Bellingham · Declan Rice

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