Thomas Tuchel hails ‘brilliant, brilliant’ Harry Kane after landmark double
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane after the striker scored twice in a Nations League victory against Czechia. The match marked Kane's 125th cap, equalling Peter Shilton's record for the most appearances by an England men's player.
Why it matters
Harry Kane is a major international sports figure, and his record-breaking performance is a significant milestone in English football history.
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane deserves all of the accolades after marking his record-equalling England appearance with a decisive display in the Nations League defeat of Czechia .
The skipper continued his wondrous form on Tuesday at Wembley, where he scored a brace having forced Vladimir Coufal into an own goal as he joined Peter Shilton on 125 caps.
Kane was given a standing ovation as he was taken off towards the end of a 3-0 victory that all but assured England of a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
"Brilliant, brilliant," boss Tuchel said. "I think the team performance was very good, and Harry's performance was very good.
Harry Kane starred against Czechia on his record-equalling night (Adam Davy/PA)
"He was again decisive for us and on this very special day for him, to equal the record of Peter Shilton, puts him on this kind of level.
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