England captain Harry Kane is set to make history on Thursday, November 12, when he becomes the country’s most-capped men’s international in the UEFA Nations League encounter against Croatia at Wembley Stadium.
The Bayern Munich striker is expected to make his 126th appearance for the Three Lions, surpassing former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who has held the men’s appearance record with 125 caps since 1990.
Kane equalled Shilton’s long-standing record on October 6 when he featured in England’s 3-0 Nations League victory over Czechia. The milestone came during an international career that has seen him establish himself as one of the country’s most influential players.
Since making his senior debut against Lithuania in March 2015, Kane has become England’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 91 goals. He moved past Wayne Rooney’s previous record of 53 goals in March 2023 and has continued to extend his advantage at the top of the scoring charts.
The Croatia fixture presents an opportunity for the 33-year-old to claim sole possession of the appearance record, adding another achievement to a career that has already brought several individual honours.
His expected milestone also comes shortly after a remarkable 2025–26 campaign, during which he won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious award since Michael Owen in 2001.
Kane scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England during the campaign, including 61 for the German club and 12 for his country. His contribution helped Bayern retain the Bundesliga title and secure domestic silverware.
He has continued his prolific form since joining Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, becoming a central figure in the club’s attack while maintaining his importance to the England national team.
England previously defeated Croatia 7-0 in their Nations League meeting in October, with Kane scoring twice as the Three Lions delivered a dominant performance away from home.
Thursday’s return fixture therefore carries additional significance for the England captain, who could reach another landmark in front of the Wembley crowd.
Should he feature, Kane will move beyond Shilton’s 125 appearances and become the outright record holder, strengthening his place among the most accomplished players in England’s football history.
