Kane is set to earn his 126th England cap when the Three Lions face Croatia in a UEFA Nations League fixture at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The appearance will see him surpass former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who held the record for more than three decades.
Speaking ahead of the match, the Bayern Munich striker said the achievement reflected the commitment required to maintain fitness and perform consistently at the highest level.
According to England's official website, Kane said reaching the appearance milestone was evidence of the work done behind the scenes, including the dedication and preparation that supporters rarely see.
He described the record as one of the biggest milestones of his career, highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards throughout his international journey.
The 33-year-old made his England debut in March 2015 against Lithuania at Wembley, scoring just 79 seconds after coming on as a substitute.
Since then, he has established himself as England's leading goalscorer, with 91 international goals. He also surpassed Wayne Rooney's previous record of 53 goals in 2023.
Kane's anticipated appearance record comes during a successful period in his career. In October 2026, he became the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or, further strengthening his standing in international football.
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the striker's leadership and achievements, describing him as a captain who leads by example. Tuchel also confirmed that Kane would start against Croatia.
Speaking about his future ambitions, Kane said he hoped to reach 100 goals for England and was not prepared to place limits on what he could achieve.
However, he maintained that winning a major international trophy with England remained his biggest ambition.
England have not won a major men's international tournament since their 1966 World Cup triumph.
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