The Guardian · November 12, 2026
Harry Kane spot on to seal England win over Croatia on his record-breaking night

The Guardian · November 12, 2026

It was an historic occasion for Harry Kane, the one when he made his 126th England appearance and overtook Peter Shilton as the nation’s most capped men’s player. And for much of the night, it felt as though the desire to celebrate him, certainly beforehand, was the main thing. The actual football in this Nations League tie felt like a sideshow.England had demolished Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka last…