England captain Harry Kane creates more history after Ballon d’Or triumph

FootballSports
13 Nov 2026 • 3:42 AM MYT
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England captain Harry Kane creates more history after Ballon d’Or triumph

  • Harry Kane is set to earn his record-breaking 126th cap for the England men's team after being named in the starting line-up against Croatia at Wembley, surpassing Peter Shilton to become the most-capped male player in the nation's history.
  • Former record holder Peter Shilton will present the 33-year-old captain with his milestone cap prior to kick-off, honouring a career that also includes a record 91 international goals for the Three Lions.
  • The Nations League fixture marks Kane's first match for England since winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or last month, with the trophy set to be paraded around Wembley Stadium during pre-match celebrations.
  • England head coach Thomas Tuchel paid tribute to Kane's unprecedented achievements while stressing the competitive importance of the match, calling on his captain to stay focused amidst the celebratory atmosphere.
  • England need only a single point against Croatia to guarantee their place in the Nations League quarter-finals before travelling to Madrid to face world champions Spain in their final group fixture.

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