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Kane set to break England cap record

Harry Kane is set to earn his 126th England cap against Croatia at Wembley in Thursday's Nations League match, which would surpass Peter Shilton's record of 125. Shilton, 77, said he will attend.

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Harry Kane is set to become England's most-capped player when he earns his 126th cap against Croatia in Thursday's Nations League match at Wembley, surpassing Peter Shilton's record of 125. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker, who won the Ballon d'Or in October, is also England's record scorer with 91 goals. Peter Shilton, 77, praised Kane and said he could not think of anyone better to beat the 36-year men's appearance record. Shilton confirmed he will attend after Kane drew level with him against Czechia last month.

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  1. 12 Nov
    Official statement

    Shilton praises Kane as England captain set to break cap record

    Peter Shilton praised Harry Kane as the England captain prepares to break the 36-year men's appearance record against Croatia at Wembley. Kane will earn his 126th cap in Thursday's Nations League match after drawing level with Shilton against Czechia last month. Shilton, 77, said he could not think of anyone better to beat the record and confirmed he will attend the match.

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  2. 11 Nov
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    Kane set to break England appearance record against Croatia

    Harry Kane is set to become England's most-capped player on Thursday when he earns his 126th cap against Croatia, surpassing Peter Shilton's record of 125. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker, who won the Ballon d'Or in October, is also England's record scorer with 91 goals. His appearance will mark the latest milestone in a year defined by individual accolades and a return to form at the club level.

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Key facts

Kane is set to earn his 126th England cap against Croatia.Reported by Yahoo Sports, The Guardian and Sky Sports
Kane's 126th cap would surpass Peter Shilton's record of 125.Reported by Yahoo Sports, The Guardian and Sky Sports
Kane is England's record scorer with 91 goals.Reported by Yahoo Sports, The Guardian and Sky Sports
Kane is 33 and plays for Bayern Munich.Reported by Yahoo Sports, The Guardian and Sky Sports
The match is a Nations League game at Wembley.Reported by Yahoo Sports
Shilton, 77, said he will attend the match.Reported by Yahoo Sports

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Whether Kane will earn his 126th cap

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