England: Kane chases record ahead of fourth Nations League match

In the stadium of Rijeka, where the "Three Lions" triumphed on 3 October 2026 with a 7‑0 victory over Croatia, England's captain Harry Edward Kane (33) of FC Bayern München once again displayed his goal instinct and scored twice, while accelerating his path to a new record ahead of the fourth Nations League match in Group A3.

From the series "Always Trouble with Harry", berichtet.de reports on the impressive statistics of the English captain. The analysis highlights that Kane, despite his 33‑year career with FC Bayern München, remains one of England's most productive forwards.

In the Nations League away match in Rijeka, England beat Croatia 7‑0, with Kane scoring twice and further securing the result. This victory marked the highest away success to date for the "Three Lions" in the Nations League.

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After the match, Kane said: "If you have a certain style of play, then it's ruthless, it goes nonstop, you score four, you score five goals, you're really hungry." The words underline his determination.

October 6, 2026 is projected to be a historic day for the international player, as he could then possibly achieve the English record‑national‑player status. Until then, the fourth Nations League match in Group A3 remains the next milestone.

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England's coaching staff continues to monitor Kane's progress, while fans hope he can secure the long‑awaited record before the next mandatory match. The combination of his experience at FC Bayern München and his role with the "Three Lions" makes him a central factor for the upcoming phase.