Harry Kane equals Peter Shilton's 125-cap England record and scores twice in 3-0 win over Czechia
Kane marked his 125th cap with two goals at Wembley as England beat Czechia 3-0 to stay on course for the Nations League quarter-finals.
Harry Kane drew level with Peter Shilton as England's most-capped men's player on Tuesday night and celebrated with two goals in a 3-0 Nations League win over Czechia at Wembley.
The captain's 125th appearance brought his 91st international goal, and it rounded off a strong international window for Thomas Tuchel's side, who have now won three of their four League A Group 3 matches. The game kicked off in the early hours of Wednesday Malaysia time.
How the goals came
England took control in the first half. The opener arrived in the 27th minute when Czechia defender Vladimir Coufal turned the ball into his own net under pressure.
Kane made it 2-0 in the 40th minute, rising to head home from a Lewis Hall corner. He added the third in the 57th minute, finishing after good work from Morgan Rogers.
Elliot Anderson also contributed an assist on the night, while Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold were influential in the second half as England kept Czechia at arm's length.
A landmark night for Kane
Shilton, the former goalkeeper, won his 125th and final cap in 1990, and his record has stood ever since. Kane, already the country's all-time leading scorer, now shares it, and his next appearance will make him the outright record holder.
Tuchel said he did not take Kane's consistency for granted, describing it as "just exceptional" in his post-match reaction to the FA.
The manager was also pleased with the team as a whole, saying England had played a fluid and focused match and dominated throughout. He added that competition for places was making it harder to pick his squads.
England's Nations League run
The win came a week after England beat Czechia 2-0 away and followed the 7-0 thrashing of Croatia in this window. According to the FA, England have scored 12 consecutive goals in the competition without conceding.
The only blemish in Group A3 is that they still trail Spain, who beat Croatia 2-1 in Split on the same night to make it four wins from four and clinch a quarter-final place. Spain have 12 points and England 9, with Croatia and Czechia well behind.
What comes next
England's remaining two group games are in November, against Croatia and then Spain. The match against Spain is likely to decide top spot in the group. Tuchel's side are aiming to reach next summer's finals stage.
For Kane, the next milestone is clear. A single appearance in November would take him past Shilton and on to 126 caps, extending his place in the record books.
Key takeaways
- England beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley on Tuesday, 6 October.
- Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton's England record of 125 caps and scored his 90th and 91st international goals.
- The other goal was a 27th-minute own goal by Vladimir Coufal.
- England are second in Group A3 on 9 points, three behind Spain, ahead of their November meeting.
FAQ How many caps does Harry Kane have for England? Kane has 125 caps, level with Peter Shilton's England men's record. His next appearance will make him the outright record holder. How many goals has Kane scored for England? His two goals against Czechia took him to 91 international goals. Who do England play next in the Nations League? England face Croatia and Spain in their final two group matches in November.
Sources: The FA, Goal, ESPN, UEFA