Kane says England appearance record a 'testament to dedication'

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England captain Harry Kane said breaking the Three Lions' appearance record in Thursday's Nations League clash with Croatia will represent a "testament to all the dedication" that…

England captain Harry Kane said breaking the Three Lions' appearance record in Thursday's Nations League clash with Croatia will represent a "testament to all the dedication" that has gone into his career.

When Kane leads England out at Wembley to earn his 126th cap, he will surpass the previous record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton since 1990.

It will be the latest landmark in an incredible 12 months for the Bayern Munich striker, who in October became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or.

The 33-year-old Kane is also England's record scorer with 91 goals, as well as holding Tottenham Hotspur's all-time mark with 280.

Since leaving Spurs to join Bayern in 2023, Kane has taken his game to another level.

He has amassed 156 goals for the German club, finally winning the first silverware of his career with Bundesliga titles in 2025 and 2026.

But breaking Shilton's long-standing record also matters to Kane, who told a pre-match press conference on Wednesday: "It's definitely up there as the biggest (achievement).

"I think it showcases consistency at the highest level. Testament to all the dedication, the time people don't see that keeps me fit and healthy. This is one of the biggest milestones in my career."

For all Kane's brilliance, England have not won a major men's international trophy since lifting the 1966 World Cup on home soil.

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