Harry Kane sets England men's appearance record with 126th cap
The England captain passes Peter Shilton after being named in the starting lineup for the Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley.
Harry Kane has overtaken Peter Shilton as the most-capped player for England's men's team, making his 126th appearance against Croatia on November 12. The captain was selected to start the UEFA Nations League meeting at Wembley in League A Group 3.
The Bayern Munich striker had matched Shilton's appearance total against Czech Republic in early October. Wayne Rooney sits third in the standings with 120 caps, followed by David Beckham with 115.
Kane, 33, first played for England in 2015 and also holds the national team's scoring record with 93 goals. His latest milestone follows his Ballon d'Or win.
Speaking to reporters, Kane said that other players' achievements and records continued to motivate him. He said he wanted to finish his career knowing he had done everything possible, while setting standards that would encourage England's younger players to pursue records of their own.
For Bayern this season, Kane has contributed 10 goals and 10 assists across 15 appearances. He also scored six goals over four England matches during September and October, including two apiece in his previous outings against Croatia and Czech Republic. England's fixtures in the current international period are against Croatia and Spain.
