Overview
- England have confirmed Kane will start as captain and win his 126th cap in the Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, with a pre-match presentation planned to mark the record.
- Peter Shilton will take part in the ceremony to formally acknowledge Kane overtaking his long-standing appearance total and Kane will display his Ballon d’Or to the England fans before kickoff.
- Kane described the milestone as a "testament to all the dedication" and said his next personal targets include reaching 100 England goals and helping win a major trophy for the national team.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane’s leadership and confirmed the Ballon d’Or presentation is part of the night while urging the captain to focus on helping England win the competitive fixture.
- Kane’s record and award come after two Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and a prolific scoring run for club and country, with media coverage framing the honours alongside the unfilled aim of an England major since 1966.