Nations League wrap: Harry Kane scores twice for England as he equals Shilton record
Harry Kane equaled Peter Shilton's record for the most caps for the England men's national team during a 3-0 Nations League victory over the Czech Republic. The win puts England in a strong position to qualify for the tournament's quarter-finals.
Why it matters
Kane's achievement marks a significant milestone in English football history, reflecting his status as a top-tier international athlete.
England captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czech Republic.
The 33-year-old has achieved all manner of milestones during his remarkable international career and tied Peter Shilton as the country’s most-capped men’s player as he clocked up another on Tuesday.
Kane celebrated this latest landmark with a standout display against Czech Republic, with the skipper’s fizzing cross forcing a Vladimir Coufal own goal before England’s all-time top goalscorer finished off a lovely team move.
The irrepressible Bayern Munich sharpshooter hit the crossbar after the break but would not have to wait long to extend his record national team tally as he headed home a corner to take his tally to 91.
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