Kane prepares to present the Ballon d'Or and break a historic record
Harry Kane announced this Wednesday that this Thursday will be a historic day for him and for English football, as he presents the Ballon d'Or at Wembley before the match against Croatia. The presentation will take place in front of the stadium's fans and will coincide with the breaking of a record for international appearances.
The announcement was made within the context of international football.
The information came from the press conference covered by John Walton of the PA agency.
Tribute at Wembley and historic record
Before the England versus Croatia match begins, the 'pross' captain and Bayern striker will present the Ballon d'Or to the Wembley crowd.
Kane will be doubly honoured: for the award and for becoming the player with the most caps for the national team, 126, surpassing goalkeeper Peter Shilton by one, who reached that figure in 1990.
Kane himself, 33, said at Tottenham's training centre that the record is one of the greatest achievements of his career and a testament to consistency and dedication.
Harry Kane set to become England's most-capped men's player against Croatia
Statements, goals and upcoming matches
On October 26, after receiving the Ballon d'Or, it was recalled that Kane, having surpassed Wayne Rooney's scoring record for England (53 goals in 2023), has reached 91 goals, placing him among the greatest in his country's history.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described Kane as the perfect captain and an exemplary leader, calling his style unique and noting that he becomes smarter with age.
When asked if Kane is England's best player, Tuchel replied that he doesn't know, but that he is among the best and will continue playing, scoring goals and being captain.
Peter Shilton will take part this Thursday in the tribute to Kane; the striker debuted for England in 2015, coming off the bench against Lithuania and scoring just over a minute after coming on.
Kane nears record international, targets 100 goals for England
Kane said his next goal is to reach 100 goals for England as soon as possible, and recalled that last season he scored 73 times in 65 matches for Bayern and the England national team.
It was reported that United already has a verbal agreement with Pochettino Xavi Solé Aloisi, and Kane said he feels good and motivated to achieve many more years and win a major trophy with England.
After the match against Croatia this Thursday, England will travel to Spain, world champions, on Sunday at the Metropolitano in Madrid, within Group A3 of the Nations League.