Harry Kane equals Peter Shilton’s England caps record
Harry Kane has reached a landmark 125 international caps for England, matching the all-time record set by legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
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England captain Harry Kane has further etched his name into football history by equalling Peter Shilton’s long-standing record of 125 international caps. The landmark moment arrived on Tuesday night as Kane led his side out at Wembley for a Nations League fixture against the Czech Republic.
Kane’s international journey began back in 2015 during a qualifying match against Lithuania. In a debut that foreshadowed his prolific career, he scored just 80 seconds after coming off the bench to replace Wayne Rooney. Since that moment, he has become the cornerstone of the modern England era, leading the team to multiple major tournament finals.
I am extremely proud to represent and play for England. I have been lucky enough to do it a fair few times. We have been extremely close to a trophy for a while now. I think we are closer than we have ever been. Harry Kane
Peter Shilton, the legendary goalkeeper who held the record since 1990, offered his congratulations to Kane. Shilton expressed his admiration for the striker's work ethic and predicted that the record would soon be broken, potentially setting a benchmark that may stand for generations.
Beyond his longevity, Kane remains England's leading goalscorer with 89 international goals. His transition from a clinical finisher to an experienced leader continues to define his impact on the national team as he eyes further milestones in the coming months.