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Kane's top 10 England moments - which was your favourite?

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In short

The historic milestone marks the latest achievement in an international journey that began with a debut goal just 79 seconds into his first match against Lithuania in 2015. He broke Wayne Rooney's all-time scoring record with a penalty against Italy in March 2023 and currently boasts a national-record 21 goals at major finals. In his milestone 100th international appearance, he scored both goals during a 2-0 Nations League victory over Finland in 2024. His clutch contributions have extended through the 2026 World Cup, where late knockout strikes proved vital against DR Congo and Mexico.

Key points

  • The upcoming match against Croatia establishes Kane as the outright most capped player in…: The upcoming match against Croatia establishes Kane as the outright most capped player in England men's football history.
  • An elite scoring rate of 91 goals across 125 caps includes an unprecedented 21 goals in m…: An elite scoring rate of 91 goals across 125 caps includes an unprecedented 21 goals in major tournament competitions.
  • Decisive tournament knockout performances across a decade confirm his status as an indisp…: Decisive tournament knockout performances across a decade confirm his status as an indispensable figure in modern international football.

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Harry Kane will become England's most capped player against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday.

The 33-year-old Ballon d'Or winner has scored a record 91 goals in 125, soon to be 126, matches for his country.

We look at 10 of his most iconic moments in an England jersey - not counting the moment he almost lost his voice in a BBC interview after the summer's World Cup quarter-final win over Mexico.

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Debut goal against Lithuania

Kane started his England career with a goal after just 79 seconds and three touches - in a 4-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Lithuania in March 2015.

Then 21 and in his first season as a Tottenham regular, he came on in the 70th minute before heading in Raheem Sterling's cross at Wembley.

The BBC match report called him "the man with the Midas touch in front of goal this season".

His first major tournament goal

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