
The England captain will reach 126 caps against Croatia at Wembley, surpassing Peter Shilton
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Harry Kane is on the verge of surpassing Peter Shilton's England cap record. The footballer recently won the Ballon d'Or.
"The international cap record is definitely one of the biggest achievements of my career. I think it shows consistency at the highest level. It's a testament to all the dedication and time that people don't see, but it allows me to stay fit and healthy."
Thus, in a press conference, England captain Harry Kane spoke about the match against Croatia, at Wembley, which will mark his 126th appearance for the national team: an absolute record, surpassing former goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
"As for the future, I don't like to limit myself: 100 goals for the national team is a goal to reach as soon as possible," Kane promised. "We have achieved excellent results in the tournaments, reaching the final stages. I feel really good and I hope there are still many years to see what I can achieve." Coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed his ownership: "Tomorrow he will take the field as a starter and as captain. It is a great event to be able to present the Ballon d'Or trophy to our fans and see it consecrated on the very day in which he reaches the historic record of 126 appearances: it is a wonderful occasion."
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Harry Kane will start against Croatia at Wembley.
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