{"id":15282,"date":"2026-11-11T17:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T17:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/kane-says-england-appearance-record-a-testament-to-dedication\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T17:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T17:30:51","slug":"kane-says-england-appearance-record-a-testament-to-dedication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/kane-says-england-appearance-record-a-testament-to-dedication\/","title":{"rendered":"Kane says England appearance record a \u2018testament to dedication\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kane\"<\/p>\n

England captain Harry Kane said breaking the Three Lions\u2019 appearance record in Thursday\u2019s Nations League clash with Croatia will represent a \u201ctestament to all the dedication\u201d that has gone into his career.<\/p>\n

When Kane leads England out at Wembley to earn his 126th cap, he will surpass the previous record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton since 1990.<\/p>\n

It will be the latest landmark in an incredible 12 months for the Bayern Munich striker, who in October became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old Kane is also England\u2019s record scorer with 91 goals, as well as holding Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s all-time mark with 280.<\/p>\n

Since leaving Spurs to join Bayern in 2023, Kane has taken his game to another level.<\/p>\n

He has amassed 156 goals for the German club, finally winning the first silverware of his career with Bundesliga titles in 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

But breaking Shilton\u2019s long-standing record also matters to Kane, who told a pre-match press conference on Wednesday: \u201cIt\u2019s definitely up there as the biggest (achievement).<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it showcases consistency at the highest level. Testament to all the dedication, the time people don\u2019t see that keeps me fit and healthy. This is one of the biggest milestones in my career.\u201d<\/p>\n

For all Kane\u2019s brilliance, England have not won a major men\u2019s international trophy since lifting the 1966 World Cup on home soil.<\/p>\n

And Kane suffered fresh frustration in July as England were beaten by Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u2013 \u2018Beautiful occasion\u2019 \u2013<\/h2>\n

England were leading 1-0 until late in the game but could not score again, with manager Thomas Tuchel criticised for packing the team\u2019s defence only for Argentina to score twice late on as Kane was denied a first appearance in a World Cup final.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn terms of what\u2019s next, I don\u2019t like to put limits \u2014 100 goals (for England) is a milestone to reach as soon as possible,\u201d added Kane.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve done extremely well in tournaments, going into latter stages. I\u2019m feeling really good, and hopefully there will be many more years to see what I can achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tuchel, speaking earlier Wednesday, was coy when asked if Kane was England\u2019s greatest footballer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know. He\u2019s up there of course. It\u2019s now proven. It\u2019s always nice if things are proven in sports \u2014 he has his prizes and records, he will build on these records, score more goals and get more games.<\/p>\n

\u201cTomorrow he will start for us and as captain. It\u2019s a big occasion to present the Ballon d\u2019Or trophy to our fans and have it embedded in the same day he gets his all-time record for 126 matches; it\u2019s a beautiful occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n

England are all but guaranteed a place in March\u2019s Nations League quarter-finals, regardless of Thursday\u2019s result, having thrashed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka last month in what Tuchel labelled a \u201cfreak result\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe expect a reaction from Croatia and we expect to overcome this mental challenge for us,\u201d Tuchel said Wednesday.<\/p>\n

England face World Cup winners Spain in Sunday\u2019s Group A3 finale, with Tuchel hoping defenders Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence will be fit for the game in Madrid after ruling them out of the Croatia fixture.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s my understanding at the moment that they will be both available, but we will not take the risk for tomorrow,\u201d said Tuchel.<\/p>\n

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