Kane will not set limit on England ambitions ahead of record-breaking game

HARRY KANE does not want to put any limits on what he can still achieve with England as he prepares to become the country’s most-capped player. The 33-year-old will win his 126th cap at a sold-out Wem

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The 33-year-old will win his 126th cap at a sold-out Wembley this evening as the striker moves clear of Peter Shilton, who will lead a special presentation before the Nations League fixture against Croatia.

Kane’s special night will also see the England captain’s Ballon d’Or success recognised under the arch, having become the nation’s first winner of the award since Michael Owen in 2001.

Kane is already the country’s record scorer, closing in on 100 goals, and sees no reason to put a ceiling on what he can still achieve, with a burning desire to lift a trophy.

“It’s definitely up there as the biggest [achievement],” he said of his impending record.

“I think it showcases the consistency at the highest level and I think any great player wants to be able to perform year on year.

“To reach the number of caps I have is a testament to all the stuff behind the scenes, all the dedication, all the time that maybe people don’t see that keeps me fit, keeps me healthy.

“I think it’s one of the biggest milestones in my career.

“I don’t like to put limits on anything. We spoke obviously in the last camp about the 100 goals for England.

“I think that’s another incredible milestone to try and reach as soon as possible.

“Right now, I’m feeling really really good, so hopefully many more years to see what else I can achieve.

“To win a team trophy with England, a major trophy, is my biggest dream.”

England are all but assured of a place in March’s Nations League quarter-finals ahead of hosting Croatia, against whom they ran out 7-0 victors last month in what manager Thomas Tuchel called a “freak result” and “one-off.”

“We want to win this match to have a have a chance to win the group in Spain and that’s where our focus is,” he said.

“We expect a reaction from Croatia and we expect to overcome this mental challenge for us.

“To start from scratch, start with the same humbleness, start with the same love for the effort, with the same passion for the effort, and show up with a top team performance.”

Tuchel says the result in Rijeka should “never give us one per cent of arrogance or overconfidence” heading into a clash with Croatia that is followed by Sunday’s Group A3 finale away against World Cup winners Spain.

Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence could feature in Madrid as England round off their 2026 schedule, but the defenders will be absent tonight.

“It’s my understanding at the moment that they will be both available, but we will not take the risk for tomorrow,” said Tuchel, who handed James Hill his first call-up earlier this week following Konsa’s injury. “They’re both out for tomorrow.”

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