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Harry Kane Equals Peter Shilton England Caps Record With Two Goals Against Czech Republic
Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s England caps number, 125, in Wembley Nations League vs Czech Republic. Scored two goals, reaching 90th and 91st England goals.
Kane ties Shilton
Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton's England caps record with his 125th appearance in the Nations League against the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday. Kane reached the milestone as the Bayern Munich striker made his 125th appearance for the national team, and he was already England's record scorer with 89 goals in 124 appearances.
Peter Shilton congratulated Kane in a video message, saying, "You will go on and beat it in November I am sure of that". England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane's professionalism ahead of the crucial match, saying, "I'm not sure I have more words".
Wembley milestone
Kane marked the record-tying 125th appearance by scoring two goals against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, taking his England total to 91 international goals. The BBC described Kane as the England captain who would write another chapter by equalling Peter Shilton's record tally of 125 caps if he played a part in the Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic at Wembley.
Kane told ITV before the historic kick-off, saying, "I try and not take it for granted - it is a special night tonight but we have to focus on the job." Jude Bellingham said of Kane, "He's only getting better," as Kane continued to lead England and chase further milestones.
What comes next
England will hope to move ahead of Shilton when they play at home to Croatia in their next game on 12 November, after Kane drew level with Shilton on Tuesday night. The Guardian said Kane has scored an England record 89 goals, including four in this window, and it framed the record as a step that leaves him set to press for the next cap milestone.
“Kane will hope to move ahead of Shilton when England play at home to Croatia in their next game, on 12 November.”
Tuchel said Kane's drive is shaped by personal objectives and records, explaining, "You won’t find any striker of this caliber who hasn’t set these individual objectives". The Daily Beirut reported that Kane's presence in the starting XI for the Nations League showdown against the Czech Republic at Wembley marked a historic milestone as he reached his 125th call-up.