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Kane Set to Become England’s Most-Capped Men’s Player

England captain Harry Kane is set to make history on Thursday when he earns his 126th international cap, becoming the country’s most-capped men’s footballer in the UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia at Wembley.
The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker will surpass former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who held the record with 125 appearances since 1989.
Before kick-off, Kane will also present the Ballon d’Or trophy he won last month to England supporters in a special pre-match ceremony, with Shilton expected to be part of the tribute.

Speaking ahead of the milestone, Kane described the achievement as one of the biggest moments of his career, attributing his longevity at the highest level to dedication, hard work and consistency.

“Definitely up there with the biggest achievements of my career. It showcases consistency at the highest level, and to reach the number of caps I have is a testament to dedication,” Kane told reporters on Wednesday.

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The striker has already established himself as England’s all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 goals in 2023. He has since taken his international tally to 91 goals, further cementing his place among the country’s most celebrated players.

England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane’s leadership and influence, describing him as the “perfect captain and a leader by example”. He also commended the striker’s ability to adapt his game and become more intelligent with experience.

Kane, who scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England last season, said he remains motivated to achieve more, with reaching 100 international goals among his next targets.

However, he identified winning a major international trophy with England as his biggest ambition, admitting that ending the country’s long wait for silverware remains his greatest dream.

SourceReuters
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