The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward broke Peter Shilton's longstanding national appearance benchmark by stepping onto the pitch for the 126th time in his international career. His decisive 64th-minute penalty before 80,400 spectators brought his career tally to 92 international goals, extending an era spanning five national team managers. Prior to kickoff, the Prince of Wales presented him with a commemorative shirt, and he displayed the Ballon d'Or trophy he won last month.
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The national team captain has now accumulated 92 international goals, sitting 39 clear of…: The national team captain has now accumulated 92 international goals, sitting 39 clear of Wayne Rooney's former national benchmark.
An international career that began under Roy Hodgson in 2015 now spans five managers up t…: An international career that began under Roy Hodgson in 2015 now spans five managers up to current manager Thomas Tuchel.
The forward is targeting the 100-goal mark to join Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and A…: The forward is targeting the 100-goal mark to join Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ali Daei in soccer history.
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Kane scores winner on record 126th appearance for England
LONDON, Nov 12 : Captain Harry Kane celebrated his record 126th cap for England with a match-winner from the penalty spot as England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley on Thursday to qualify for the Nations League last eight.
The 33-year-old followed a script that seemed destined to happen when he stepped up in the 64th minute to put England ahead in front of an 80,400-strong crowd after the hosts had conceded a sloppy equaliser five minutes earlier.
It was the Bayern Munich forward's 92nd England goal and there was never any doubt from the moment he placed the ball and sent it straight down the middle as goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic dived to his left.
Kane had started a night of celebration as the centre of attention, handed a commemorative token by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, the previous record holder since 1989 when he surpassed Bobby Moore's 108 caps.
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