On October 6, 2026, England captain Harry Kane equaled Peter Shilton's record of 125 appearances for the England men's national team during a Nations League match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London. Kane, who began his England journey over eleven years ago, has become one of the team's defining figures, having previously broken Wayne Rooney's scoring record and Gary Lineker's World Cup scoring record. Shilton congratulated Kane, predicting he would surpass the record in November. Kane expressed gratitude and focus on the team's goals.
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