Nations League
Kane leads England to victory in the Nations League
Harry Kane scored two goals in his 125th appearance for the English national team, contributing to the 3‑0 victory over the Czech Republic in the fourth matchday of Group 3 of League A of the Nations League. The result, achieved at home, secured England in second place in the group.
Standings and context
With the win, England moves to second place with nine points, behind Spain, which has amassed twelve points after beating Croatia 2‑1. Croatia remains in third place with three points, while the Czech Republic has yet to collect any points.
The start of the match was aggressive for England, but the lead only came with Vladimír Coufal's own goal in the 27th minute. Harry Kane then doubled the lead in the 40th minute and completed his brace in the 57th, sealing the win.
Harry Kane matches Shilton's record and scores twice for England
With his 125th cap, the 33‑year‑old KANE matches Peter Shilton's record for appearances for the English national team. In his 125 matches, the striker has scored 91 goals, cementing his role as a key player.
Coached by Thomas Tuchel, England looks to the future with confidence, while the 33‑year‑old, who also plays for Bayern Munich, strengthens his bid for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.