Forever young! Harry Kane inspired by Luka Modric as England record-breaker targets Euro 2028 glory following historic cap
Harry Kane celebrated becoming England's all-time leading appearance maker during a Nations League victory over Croatia. The striker expressed his motivation to continue playing at a high level, citing the longevity of 41-year-old Luka Modric as an inspiration.
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Harry Kane has officially written his name into the history books as England’s all-time leading appearance maker, surpassing Peter Shilton during a 2-1 Nations League victory over Croatia. The Three Lions captain celebrated the milestone in typical fashion, netting the winning goal from the penalty spot on a night that leaned heavily on nostalgia, admiration for veteran Luka Modric, and future ambitions.
Kane surpassed Shilton's record by making his 126th appearance for the England men's national team. The milestone was celebrated in style at Wembley Stadium, where the striker dispatched a decisive penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Slaven Bilic's Croatia . Before kick-off, the home crowd unveiled a massive tifo in his honour to set the stage for a memorable evening.
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