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England confirm how Harry Kane's record-breaking appearance will be celebrated
Nov 11 2026 16:48 · By onefootball.com · 26 Reads
England captain set to be honoured by Peter Shilton and his current team-mates
The Football Association have confirmed how they will mark Harry Kane breaking the all-time England appearance record on Thursday.
Kane is set to start against Croatia in the Nations League and, in doing so, will make his 126th appearance and overtake Peter Shilton to become the most-capped men’s player in the history of the national team.
The England captain is to receive a special commemoration before the game, with Shilton to be involved, and the player will also present his Ballon d’Or trophy, won late last month in London.
Kane is already the nation’s all-time top scorer. He has scored 91 goals for England. The record was previously held by Wayne Rooney, who scored 53 goals for the Three Lions.
An FA statement on Wednesday afternoon read: “Harry Kane is set to be recognised as England men’s record appearance maker at Wembley Stadium on Thursday.
“The Three Lions captain is expected to play in the UEFA Nations League tie against Croatia which will take him to 126 appearances for his nation.
“A special pre-match presentation is planned to honour the historic milestone with current joint-record holder Peter Shilton to lead that activity.”
The statement continued: “Shilton has held the record since 1989 and finished his 20-year England career with 125 caps. The legendary goalkeeper is in line to formally mark Kane becoming the first Three Lions men’s player to reach 126 caps.
“Kane’s achievement in being crowned the world’s best player by winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or will also acknowledged on the night.”