Why is Harry Kane’s England caps record trending?
England captain Harry Kane is trending as he prepares to become the country's most-capped men's footballer tonight. The 33-year-old will make his 126th international appearance against Croatia at Wembley, surpassing goalkeeper Peter Shilton's 125-cap record set in 1990.
What happened
- Earlier
Kane debuted for England in 2015, scoring after 79 seconds. [1]
- Earlier
He became England's record goalscorer in 2023, overtaking Wayne Rooney. [1]
- Earlier
Won 2026 Ballon d'Or after Bundesliga and German Cup successes with Bayern Munich. [1]
- 12 Nov 2026, 19:45 GMT
Kane plays Croatia in the Nations League at Wembley to break appearance record. [1]
What you need to know
Kane has scored 91 goals in 125 England appearances so far. [1]
He names winning Euro 2020 and the 2026 World Cup quarter-final among career highlights. [1]
The striker joined Bayern Munich after 10 trophy-less seasons at Tottenham. [3]
It's unclear if Kane will retire before England host the 2030 World Cup, though he recently stated ambition to win '20+ trophies' before ending his career. [3]
Background
Kane grew up in London aspiring to play for England, writing about football ambitions aged five. [1]
He broke through at Tottenham in 2015, making his England debut the same year under Roy Hodgson. [1]
Key milestones include World Cup Golden Boot (2018), England's all-time goal record (2023), and Ballon d'Or (2026). [1][2]
Questions people ask
Who held the previous England caps record?
Goalkeeper Peter Shilton, with 125 appearances between 1970-1990. [1]
What trophies has Kane won?
Two Bundesliga titles, one German Cup, and individual awards like the Ballon d'Or. He seeks first major trophy with England. [1][3]
What's next for Kane?
He targets winning the European Championship, World Cup, and Champions League. [3]
Where this came from
[1] bbc.co.uk
Harry Kane: How England captain's 'fairytale' came true as he closes in on appearance record
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[2] bbc.co.uk
Harry Kane's top 10 England moments as he prepares for caps record
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[3] skysports.com
England: Harry Kane targets European Championships, World Cup and Champions League to add biggest team prizes to Ballon d'Or
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