England's captain Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th cap by scoring twice in a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium on October 6, 2026. Kane matched Peter Shilton's men's record, netting his 90th and 91st international goals. The win was part of England's UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match. Kane's performance was praised by England boss Thomas Tuchel.
Kane expressed his delight in equaling Shilton's record, stating it was "beyond my wildest dreams", 11 years after his debut in 2015. He attributed his success to self-belief, hard work, and dedication. The 33-year-old striker, who scored 79 seconds into his debut, emphasized that he always demanded high standards of himself. Kane's achievements have put him in the running to win the Ballon d'Or in London later this month.
Kane's international goalscoring record has drawn comparisons with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who tops the global all-time charts with 146 goals. When asked about catching Ronaldo, Kane stated, "We'll see how far we can get." He expressed his intention to continue playing at a high level, citing examples of players performing well into their late 30s and 40s. Kane emphasized that he will continue to push himself as long as he feels he can help the team.
England boss Thomas Tuchel praised Kane, saying, "Amazing, he deserves the stage, he deserves the praise." Tuchel's team won three of their four Nations League matches during the international break. Kane's performance has been instrumental in driving England forward, particularly after their World Cup heartache. The team's progress has been attributed to Kane and fellow player Bellingham.
Since moving to Bayern, Kane has achieved significant success, breaking a 49-year-old record to become the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals, in his 98th league game. He left Tottenham as their record goalscorer and has continued to excel in his new role. Kane emphasized that he is not going to stop and will keep pushing to see where it takes him.
Kane's recent form has been impressive, coming off the back of his best season ever as a player. He has started the current season as strongly as he did the previous one. Kane expressed his determination to continue improving, stating that he is in a good place and looking to push himself further. He aims to see how far he can get and is not setting any limits.
Kane's achievements have been recognized globally, with his name mentioned alongside other top players. His record-equalling cap and goalscoring performance have solidified his position as one of England's top players. As he looks to the future, Kane remains focused on his goals and is determined to continue performing at a high level.
Key points
- Kane equals Peter Shilton's record of 125 England caps and scores his 90th and 91st international goals.
- Kane draws comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo's international goalscoring record.
- Kane aims to continue improving and pushing himself to achieve more success.
