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Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true

Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true

Summary

Harry Kane is set to become England’s most-capped men’s player when the team faces Croatia at Wembley on Thursday. The Bayern Munich striker has scored 91 goals in 125 appearances for England and says he values representing the team over personal records.

Key Facts

  • Kane is expected to make his 126th England appearance against Croatia.
  • Peter Shilton held the previous record, with 125 England caps from 1970 to 1990.
  • Kane has scored 91 goals in 125 appearances for England.
  • Kane made his senior England debut in 2015 and scored 79 seconds after coming on.
  • Kane has played 36 times for England at major tournaments, more than any other player.
  • Kane grew up in Chingford, London, and played youth football for Ridgeway Rovers.
  • England manager Thomas Tuchel called the appearance record a chance to celebrate Kane’s career.
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