Kane sets new record for England, while Italy surprises France

At Wembley Stadium, surrounded by cheering fans, Harry Kane converted the penalty and led England to victory in the Nations League duel against Croatia.

The match was part of the Nations League.

Harry Kane propelled England to victory against Croatia in his record match.

This marked his 126th international appearance and overtook former keeper Peter Shilton as the record holder for the Three Lions.

The FC Bayern striker scored from the penalty spot to make it 2-1.

Morgan Rogers of Chelsea put England ahead in the 24th minute.

Petar Sučić equalised for Croatia in the 59th minute.

Five minutes later Kane converted the penalty to secure the win.

England now sits twelve points behind Spain in second place and has secured a playoff spot.

Spain tops the group with 15 points and had beaten the Czech Republic 2-0.

Ladislav Krejci received a red card for the Czech Republic in the 72nd minute.

England must win on Sunday to clinch the group title.

Kane has thus reached the next milestone of his career.

England rely on Kane as they chase Spain in Nations League

The 33-year-old FC Bayern professional had previously, together with Peter Shilton, been the record national player.

Prince William and Peter Shilton congratulated the newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner before kickoff at Wembley Stadium.

William presented him with a framed England jersey bearing the number 126 on the back.

Luka Modrić handed Kane a gift after initially sitting on the bench.

England's national coach Thomas Tuchel applauded from the bench.

Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund still has to wait for his first international cap.

Kane has, in his international career, 126 appearances, 92 goals and 22 assists.

Group standings and Italy‑France duel

In Group 1, Italy's 3-1 win over France creates great excitement.

Both teams sit with ten points each in the top two spots and could qualify for the playoffs.

Kane's record goal takes England into Nations League quarter-finals

Belgium won early Thursday evening 2-1 against the point-less Turkey and now awaits its chance.

The Red Devils have nine points.

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Further details and outlook

Michael Olise of FC Bayern scored the 1-0 for the French side with his fifth tournament goal.

Italy, coached by Roberto Mancini, equalised through Pio Esposito in the 26th minute.

Sebastiano Esposito missed a penalty in the 60th minute, while Davide Frattesi shortly after took the lead.

Pio Esposito scored in the 75th minute from the spot and secured Italy's 3-1 final score.

Italy faces Belgium on Sunday, while France plays the struggling Turkey.