England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
Harry Kane is set to equal Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps for the England men's football team. The article discusses his legacy as England's top goalscorer and his status as a contender for the greatest player in the nation's history.
Why it matters
Kane's career milestones represent a significant moment in modern English football history.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Harry Kane is England's greatest goalscorer and will equal Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps if he features against the Czech Republic at Wembley
Chief football writer Published 5 October 2026 Harry Kane will write another chapter in his illustrious England history by equalling Peter Shilton's record tally of 125 caps if he plays a part in the Uefa Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic at Wembley.
England's captain is already his country's record scorer with 89 goals in 124 appearances in a full international career he started by opening his account 79 seconds into his debut.
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