England captain Harry Kane marked his historic 126th international appearance with a decisive second-half penalty as the Three Lions defeated Croatia 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026, booking their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
Honoured before kick-off by former record holder Peter Shilton and Football Association patron Prince William after surpassing Shilton’s 125-cap milestone—alongside recognition for his recent 2026 Ballon d’Or triumph—Kane delivered the defining moment in the 64th minute.
Following a VAR review by referee Morten Krogh, the 33-year-old striker drilled his spot-kick straight down the middle past Dominik Livaković for his record-extending 92nd goal in an England shirt.
England had taken a first-half lead through Morgan Rogers’ close-range finish before Croatia equalized shortly before the hour mark when Petar Sučić capitalized on a defensive error by Jarell Quansah.
With Spain defeating the Czech Republic 2-0 elsewhere in Group A3, Thomas Tuchel’s side are guaranteed a last-eight berth and now head to Madrid on Sunday needing a victory to clinch top spot in the group.
Match Event / Metric | Details |
Final Score | England 2 – 1 Croatia (UEFA Nations League Group A3) |
Goalscorers | Morgan Rogers, Harry Kane (64' pen) — Petar Sučić |
Historic Milestone | Harry Kane reaches 126 caps (surpassing Peter Shilton) and 92 goals |
Group Standing | England qualify for quarter-finals; face leaders Spain in Madrid next |
"The Three Lions skipper became England's leading men's appearance maker when he strode out for his 126th cap and celebrated the occasion in fitting fashion with his 92nd goal for his country." — England Football Match Centre Report
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