A record-breaking night at Wembley! Peter Shilton to honour Harry Kane as he makes England history
Harry Kane is preparing to make English football history, and the man whose legendary record he is about to break will be there to witness it! Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is set to participate in a special ceremony at Wembley Stadium as the Three Lions captain prepares to become the most-capped player in the history of England's men's national team.
Details: On November 11, the Football Association confirmed that Shilton would lead a special presentation before England's UEFA Nations League encounter with Croatia on November 12. Kane is expected to make his 126th international appearance, surpassing the goalkeeper's extraordinary record of 125 caps. The achievement will end a record that Shilton has held since 1989.
Shilton represented England between 1970 and 1990, establishing a benchmark that stood for more than three decades. Kane, meanwhile, made his international debut against Lithuania in March 2015 and has reached the same milestone in considerably less time. The Bayern Munich striker equalled Shilton's record during England's 3-0 victory over Czechia in October.
The Wembley celebrations will recognise another remarkable achievement. Kane recently won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the prestigious individual prize since Michael Owen in 2001. He is also England's all-time leading goalscorer, with an incredible 91 goals for his country.
Speaking ahead of the Croatia match, Kane described the appearance record as one of the biggest milestones of his career and credited years of dedication for his longevity. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the England captain will start the match, meaning Wembley is preparing for a historic evening. A victory would make the occasion even more memorable.
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