Kane's record‑equalling appearance fuels England's Nations League push

Harry Kane marked his 125th England appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s side secured a 3-0 victory over Czechia on 6 October 2026, equalling Peter Shilton’s cap record and all but guaranteeing a place in the Nations League knock‑outs.

Milestones and match impact

The 33‑year‑old striker opened the scoring when his cross forced Vladimir Coufal into an own goal, then added a second from a corner to bring his international tally to 91. His first effort hit the post after the break, underscoring his threat from set‑pieces.

What the win means for England

With the win England sit top of Group A3, six points clear of third‑placed Croatia, who have two games left. The top two qualify for March’s quarter‑finals, and England’s head‑to‑head advantage means Croatia must better their 7‑0 win in Rijeka to overtake them.

Kane, Bayern Munich’s leading scorer, hinted at a possible Ballon d’Or future as he prepares for his next record‑breaking appearance against Croatia at home next month.

Harry Kane matches Shilton's record and scores twice for England

The match was featured across the sport’s media spectrum, appearing in Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Racing and Boxing sections of the LOI platform, with live video review and podcast analysis highlighting the performance.

Extra coverage on the 42FM Sport podcast and the Football Family Weekly review praised Kane’s leadership, noting his role in securing England’s Nations League progression.

Alamy’s stock photo of the celebration captured the moment, while the Nations League log recorded the 3‑0 result, cementing England’s position ahead of the knockout stage.