Harry Kane: England captain breaks Three Lions' appearance record by winning 126th senior cap vs Croatia at Wembley

Harry Kane has set a new record for the most senior England football caps, reaching 126 appearances during a Nations League match against Croatia. The achievement was celebrated at Wembley Stadium with tributes from Peter Shilton and Prince William.
Why it matters
Kane's milestone marks a significant moment in English football history, surpassing a record that stood for decades.
Harry Kane has broken the record for the most senior England caps by a single player in history. <p>The Three Lions captain led the line for Thursday's Nations League game against Croatia, making his 126th appearance for his country in the process and scoring his 92nd goal <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/england-vs-croatia/report/554088">to win the game at Wembley</a>.</p><p>He bypassed the record previously held by goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who earned 125 caps between 1970 and 1990.</p><p>Shilton paid tribute to Kane on the pitch ahead of kick-off, with Prince William and visiting captain Luka Modric also honouring the England skipper before the game.</p><p>A stadium-length Tifo was also unveiled in front of the West Stand at Wembley to mark the occasion.</p><widget id="6"></widget> <widget id="2"></widget><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/england-vs-croatia/554088"><strong>England 2-1 Croatia - Match report</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/13427059/england-football-news-live-updates-schedule-and-analysis-of-thomas-tuchels-three-lions">Latest England news</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/england-scores-fixtures" target="_blank">England fixtures</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/uefa-nations-league-scores-fixtures">Nations League fixtures</a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/uefa-nations-league-table">Nations League tables</a></strong></li></ul><p>The 33-year-old Kane <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/england-vs-czech-republic/9087784199485041232">had equalled Shilton's record on October 6</a>, when…
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