Harry Kane is set to become England’s most-capped men’s international when he makes his 126th appearance against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, marking another milestone in a career that has placed him among the country’s greatest players.
The England captain is expected to start the Nations League fixture, moving beyond former goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s record of 125 appearances. The occasion will provide an opportunity to recognise Kane’s contribution to the national team, although the striker’s ambitions extend well beyond individual records.
Kane has already established himself as England’s leading goalscorer, with 91 international goals to his name. He surpassed Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 53 and continues to add to a tally that underlines his remarkable consistency in an England shirt.
His availability has been equally impressive. According to the supplied report, Kane has been unavailable for only one of England’s previous 101 competitive matches, demonstrating his commitment to the national team.
Harry Kane set for England’s all-time caps record at Wembley
The striker’s international career has included several major tournament disappointments, particularly the two European Championship final defeats and the World Cup semi-final exits. England came close to ending their wait for a major trophy during his tenure, but the ultimate prize has remained out of reach.
There have also been difficult moments for Kane, including missed opportunities in major tournaments. His second penalty against France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final was among the most painful, as England lost the chance to take the contest into extra time.
Yet those setbacks have not diminished his standing. His goalscoring record, leadership and ability to contribute beyond the penalty area have made him a central figure in England’s development over recent years.
Kane’s recent Ballon d’Or triumph has further strengthened his individual credentials, while his success at Bayern Munich brought an end to his long wait for major club silverware.
The England captain will now turn his attention to achieving something similar with his country. A Nations League triumph could offer an opportunity to begin that journey, with England facing Croatia and Spain as they pursue their ambitions in the competition.
Thursday’s celebration at Wembley will recognise a historic individual achievement. For Kane, however, the bigger ambition remains clear: to lead England to a major international trophy.
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