England captain Harry Kane talks to his team-mates in a huddle after the win over DR Congo at the 2026 World CupImage source, Getty Images
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Harry Kane has appeared 36 times for England at major tournaments (World Cup/Euros) - more than anyone else

ByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport football reporter

"It's great when fairytales come true," England boss Roy Hodgson said after 21-year-old Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored 79 seconds into his international debut back in 2015.

"Let's hope it's the start of a good and long England career for him."

Eleven years on, Kane will make his 126th appearance for his country and become the most-capped men's player in Three Lions history when England play Croatia in the Nations League at Wembley on Thursday (19:45 GMT).