Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record
Harry Kane has equaled Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps for the England national football team. The article explores his journey from a youth goalkeeper to becoming England's record goalscorer.
Why it matters
Kane's achievement marks a historic milestone in English football, cementing his legacy as one of the country's most prolific and enduring players.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Harry Kane has played in all four of England's Nations League games during this international break
Harry Kane has reached another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's 36-year-old record as the most-capped Three Lions player.
The Bayern Munich striker made his 125th appearance for the national team against the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Tuesday.
Kane 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.
Goalkeeper Shilton congratulated Kane for equalling his record, writing on social media: "You will go on and beat it in November I am sure of that, and maybe go on and set a record that may never be beaten.
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