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Kane's Record-Breaking Night Seals England Win Over Croatia

Harry Kane became England's most capped men's player with his 126th appearance, scoring a penalty to secure a 2-1 Nations League victory against Croatia.

  • Harry Kane made his 126th England appearance, surpassing Peter Shilton as the most capped men's player.
  • Kane scored his 92nd England goal from a penalty, securing a 2-1 win against Croatia.
  • England are guaranteed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals in March.

Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th England appearance by scoring a penalty that sealed a 2-1 Nations League victory over Croatia. The goal, Kane's 92nd for England, came after Petar Sucic had equalised for Croatia, cancelling out Morgan Rogers' opener.

The match at Wembley saw Kane surpass Peter Shilton as England's most capped men's player. Before kick-off, Kane was celebrated with a giant tifo, hoisted his Ballon d'Or trophy, and received presentations from Shilton, Luka Modric, and Prince William.

England had taken the lead midway through the first half when Morgan Rogers scored from close range after a pass from Kane and a defensive error by Josko Gvardiol. However, Croatia equalised just before the hour mark through Petar Sucic, who capitalised on a defensive mistake from Jarell Quansah.

The decisive moment arrived when a penalty was awarded to England after Jarell Quansah was fouled in the Croatia area. Kane converted the spot-kick, narrowly avoiding the goalkeeper. This result guarantees England a place in the Nations League quarter-finals in March. They will now face Spain in Madrid on Sunday with a chance to win their group.

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