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Scrappy England edge past Croatia to celebrate Kane’s caps record
13.11.26, 12:15 Updated 13.11.26, 12:17
It was never going to be another 7-0 thumping. Croatia couldn’t be that bad again, nor, possibly, could England be so good. So it turned out. The home side won while failing to hit top gear, and their supporters must hope they’re saving something for Sunday in Madrid. They’ll need it.
The evening began with a huge Wembley reception for Harry Kane, who now holds England’s caps record as well as the Ballon d’Or. Kane, for whom country always comes ahead of club, looked thoroughly touched. And there was the great Peter Shilton, whose record Kane now overtakes, to congratulate him. Fabulous stuff.
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Robert Taylor
WriterAuthor of Tears for England, Robert combines wit, honesty and lived experience. A writer shaped by England’s highs and lows, he offers thoughtful, grounded insight into the national team.