Harry Kane breaks Peter Shilton's England appearance record: Key stats
What's the story
England captain Harry Kane has become the player with the most senior England caps by a single player in history. He achieved this milestone having been named in his 126th match for the Three Lions in a crucial UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia. The previous record was held by legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who earned 125 caps between 1970 and 1990.
Presentation ceremony
Shilton will present Kane with his 126th cap
Ahead of the match at Wembley, Shilton will make a presentation to the England skipper on the pitch ahead of kick-off at Wembley.
The 33-year-old striker had equaled Shilton's long-standing record on October 6, when he scored twice in a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Wembley.
This historic moment comes just weeks after Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
Scoring prowess
Kane has been in sensational form of late
Kane is also England's all-time leading scorer with 91 goals to his name from 125 matches. His scoring has improved over time, especially in recent matches.
In the 25 games leading up to his record-breaking appearance, Kane took 43 shots on target and scored an impressive 23 goals at a shooting accuracy of 55.8% and conversion rate of 29.9%, as per Sky Sports News.
Career highlights
Kane made his England debut in March 2015
Kane made his England debut in March 2015 and has since become a key player for the national team.
He scored six goals in four games in late September and early October, taking his international tally to 91.
In the 2026 calendar year, Kane has scored 13 goals from 13 matches.
His highest-scoring calendar year is 2016 (26 goals).