Wembley watched Harry Kane turn a landmark night into another reminder of his enduring authority for England, with the Bayern Munich striker matching Peter Shilton’s appearance record and driving a 3-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic.
Key takeaways
- Kane won his 125th England cap, drawing level with former goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
- The captain scored twice and played a part in the opening own goal by Vladimir Coufal.
- His double took his England scoring total to 91 goals.
- Jude Bellingham called Kane the greatest English player ever to wear the national shirt.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the striker’s remarkable week-to-week consistency.
A record night at Wembley
Kane’s 125th international appearance could scarcely have carried more weight. England’s captain reached Shilton at the summit of the country’s all-time caps list before producing the decisive attacking performance against the Czech Republic.
The opening goal came after Kane’s involvement forced Coufal into an own goal. The forward then struck twice himself as England completed a comfortable 3-0 victory in the Nations League.
Those goals moved Kane on to 91 for the Three Lions, extending a scoring record that has continued to rise alongside his influence as captain. Even on a night centred on an individual milestone, he remained the focal point of England’s attack.
Bellingham and Tuchel salute England captain
Bellingham, the Real Madrid midfielder, paid an emphatic tribute to his international team-mate after the final whistle. He described Kane as an outstanding person as well as a leader, saying it was an honour to play beside him.
“For me, he is the best English player ever to put on this shirt,” Bellingham said. “He is almost impossible to match. He scores so easily, drops deep, competes for everything and keeps improving.”
Tuchel also underlined the standard Kane continues to set for the national side. The England coach said he refused to treat the forward’s output as routine, insisting that what Kane delivers in each match remains exceptional.
