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England to salute Kane on Thursday as he makes it 126 not out

England's record in the 125 games he has played stands at 83 wins, 22 draws and 20 defeats.

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Key facts

  • Of those 91 goals, 58 came with his right foot, 15 with his left and 18 were headers. Three were scored from outside the box.
  • England's record in the 125 games he has played stands at 83 wins, 22 draws and 20 defeats.
  • He has described his attachment to the national team in plain terms, saying he loves every England camp, every game and the chance to represent the…

Of those 91 goals, 58 came with his right foot, 15 with his left and 18 were headers. Three were scored from outside the box.

England's record in the 125 games he has played stands at 83 wins, 22 draws and 20 defeats.

Kane said the day also gave him a platform to thank frontline workers and charities who provide care and support in challenging times.

He has described his attachment to the national team in plain terms, saying he loves every England camp, every game and the chance to represent the country as well as he can.

Thursday, in the words attached to the occasion, is a deserved moment to celebrate an extraordinary player.

Kane, still only 33, is not ready to talk publicly about a retirement date. He has had to adapt his game to stay at the top level, and he said he would keep pushing to see what else is possible.

Hart added that Kane has never particularly relied on pace, pointing instead to his thought process, his brain and the way he calculates the game.

He has also recalled watching England in major tournaments from a pub beer garden. Southgate, speaking about the qualities he wanted in the group, said he looked for people with leadership who were respected, able to step forward at the right moments and handle responsibility.

Away from the pitch, Kane's path — model student, family man, married to his childhood sweetheart, and an England great — is used at his old school as a reminder to pupils not to give up on their dreams.

Dig deeper

Who is Kane?

Harry Kane is England’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer and long-time captain, a centre-forward still playing at the highest level at 33.

Who is Hart?

Joe Hart is a former England goalkeeper, now a pundit, who has spoken about how Kane reads the game rather than relying on pace.

Who is Southgate?

Gareth Southgate is the former England manager who wanted leaders in the squad who were respected and ready to take responsibility.

Why does the milestone matter?

Reaching 126 England appearances puts Kane among the country’s most enduring internationals, with a record of 83 wins in the 125 games he had already played.

What happens next?

Kane is not setting a public retirement date and says he will keep adapting his game to see what else he can achieve.

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