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Harry Kane breaks England appearance record and will have Ballon d’Or win celebrated
The England captain will surpass Peter Shilton’s long-standing mark and add another milestone to a year that included winning the Ballon d’Or.
- On Thursday, England captain Harry Kane made his 126th appearance against Croatia at Wembley, surpassing Peter Shilton to become the nation's most-capped men's player.
- Shilton, who held the previous record of 125 caps since 1989, joined Prince William for a special pre-match presentation honoring Kane's historic achievement.
- Morgan Rogers netted the opener before Kane celebrated his Ballon d'Or trophy and scored a 64th-minute penalty, securing a 2-1 victory for England.
- Thomas Tuchel's side secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals after the victory, confirming England's qualification for March's tournament stage.
- Kane targets 100 international goals as his next milestone, while England faces Spain on Sunday to determine the Group A3 winner and their quarter-final seeding.
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First Harry Kane will be honoured for his 126th international match. Afterwards he thanks with the winner against Croatia.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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Harry Kane is now the footballer with the most caps for England.
·Helsinki, Finland
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Harry Kane is now the only record national player of the English football men. Prior to the start against Croatia, a royal honour by Prince William was waiting for him in Wembley, which the English football association had kept secret until the last time.
·Berlin, Germany
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Kane officially became an absolute record for England, surpassing the achievement of legendary Peter Shilton.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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