# Leader, role model, extraordinary – how Kane’s ‘fairytale’ came true

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/leader-role-model-extraordinary-how-kanes-fairytale-came-true/
- Published: 2026-11-11T16:44:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T17:37:11+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c60qkdj4lp34o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Kane is due to win his 126th England cap.
- He will pass Peter Shilton’s men’s appearance record.
- The striker has scored 91 goals for England.

## Summary

Harry Kane is set to become England’s most-capped men’s player when he makes his 126th appearance against Croatia at Wembley. The milestone recognises a career that has taken him from a young England supporter in Chingford to captain, record goalscorer and a celebrated leader for his country.

Kane has scored 91 goals in 125 appearances, surpassing goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps, set between 1970 and 1990. He made his England debut aged 21 in 2015, scoring 79 seconds after coming on; since then he has played in 36 major tournament matches, more than any other England player. Kane says he sees the record as a team occasion and remains proud to represent England.

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