England rounded off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Wembley, with captain Harry Kane at the centre of the action. The Bayern Munich striker produced a brilliant performance on his record-equalling 125th England appearance, scoring twice and playing a key role in the opening goal. The win strengthened England’s position in the Nations League and provided another memorable night for Kane.
Harry Kane Becomes England’s Oldest Player to Score Consecutive Braces
At 33 years and 70 days, Harry Kane became the oldest player in England’s history to score a brace in consecutive appearances. Kane had already scored twice in England’s previous match against Croatia before repeating the feat against Czech Republic.
His two goals took his international tally to 91 goals, further extending his record as England’s all-time leading goalscorer. The achievement underlines Kane’s remarkable consistency and longevity at the highest level.
Even at this stage of his career, Kane continues to deliver for England whenever called upon. His goalscoring numbers, leadership and ability to influence matches have made him one of the defining players in the Three Lions’ modern history.
Harry Kane Equals Peter Shilton’s England Caps Record
Kane’s performance against Czech Republic was even more significant because it came on his 125th England appearance, drawing him level with legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton for the most caps in England men’s senior history.
Shilton held the record for 36 years, but Kane has now matched his remarkable total in just 11 years and 193 days since making his England debut in 2015.
With England’s next international fixtures coming in November, Kane has the opportunity to move beyond Shilton and become the outright most-capped England men’s player. For a striker who already owns the national team’s goalscoring record, another piece of history is now within touching distance.